Reliability of Motor Evoked Potential Identification in Pediatric Populations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Motor evoked potentials (MEPs) elicited through transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may provide valuable insights into neuromotor development in pediatric populations. However, the reliability of identifying MEPs using rater-based approaches, particularly in infants, remains poorly defined. This study addresses this gap by evaluating interrater reliability (IRR) and consensus rates for MEP identification in adolescents and infants.

Methods

Three experienced TMS researchers independently scored 5,738 electromyography (EMG) trials from 18 adolescents and 5,086 trials from 20 infants using a 5-point confidence scale. Scores reflected the raters' confidence in MEP presence, guided by predefined electrophysiological criteria. IRR, measured by intraclass correlation

SUBMITTER: Casey CP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12646630 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature