Journal of lasers in medical sciences,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 317 - 323
Published: Oct. 1, 2019
Introduction:
Transcranial
near-infrared
photobiomodulation
(NIR-PBM)
is
a
new
noninvasive
procedure
which
transcranially
applies
wavelength
to
the
scalp
with
laser
or
light-emitting
diode
(LED)
source.
Improvement
in
neurological
psychological
symptoms
has
been
reported
following
light
irradiation.
However,
our
knowledge,
there
no
study
investigate
effects
of
transcranial
NIR-PBM
on
motor
performance
directly.
Therefore,
objective
this
was
short-term
healthy
human
subjects.
Methods:
In
experimental
single-blind
randomized
clinical
trial
study,
56
right-handed
participants,
whose
ages
ranged
from
18
30,
were
randomly
assigned
(1)
Real
NIR-PBMC3
group
(n=14),
(2)
Sham
(3)
NIR-PBMC4
and
(4)
(n=14).
We
applied
808
nm
irradiation
energy
density
60
J/cm2
power
200
mw/cm2
C3
C4
points
scalp.
The
number
finger
taps
as
an
indicator
assessed
by
finger-tapping
test
(FTT)
before
after
corresponding
for
5
minutes.
Results:
results
showed
that
both
right
left
hands
use
real
significantly
increased
(P<0.05).
Conclusion:
concluded
using
source
point
cortex
people
can
increase
improvement.
Journal of Neural Engineering,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
18(4), P. 046048 - 046048
Published: April 24, 2021
Abstract
Objective
.
Transcranial
photobiomodulation
(tPBM)
is
a
recently
proposed
non-invasive
brain
stimulation
approach
with
various
effects
on
the
nervous
system
from
cells
to
whole
networks.
Specially
in
neural
network
level,
tPBM
can
alter
topology
and
synchronizability
of
functional
However,
properties
networks
after
are
still
poorly
clarified.
Approach
Here,
we
employed
electroencephalography
different
methods
(conventional
spectral)
graph
theory
analysis
track
significant
resting
state
The
non-parametric
statistical
showed
that
just
one
short-term
session
over
right
medial
frontal
pole
significantly
change
both
topological
(i.e.
clustering
coefficient,
global
efficiency,
local
eigenvector
centrality)
dynamical
energy,
largest
eigenvalue,
entropy)
features
Main
results
revealed
reduce
processing,
centrality,
laterality.
Furthermore,
increased
centrality
central
electrode
was
observed.
Significance
These
suggested
facilitate
information
processing.
On
other
hand,
reduced
stability
complexity
be
considered
association
connectivity
patterns
among
regions
enhanced
propagation
Overall,
suggest
although
decreases
processing
(especially
hemisphere)
disrupts
network,
but
it
increase
level
transferring
network.
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: May 10, 2022
Transcranial
Photobiomodulation
(tPBM)
has
demonstrated
its
ability
to
alter
electrophysiological
activity
in
the
human
brain.
However,
it
is
unclear
how
tPBM
modulates
brain
electroencephalogram
(EEG)
networks
and
related
cognition.
In
this
study,
we
recorded
64-channel
EEG
from
44
healthy
humans
before,
during,
after
8-min,
right-forehead,
1,064-nm
or
sham
stimulation
with
an
irradiance
of
257
mW/cm
2
.
data
processing,
a
novel
methodology
by
combining
group
singular
value
decomposition
(gSVD)
exact
low-resolution
electromagnetic
tomography
(eLORETA)
was
implemented
performed
on
noise-free
time
series.
The
gSVD+eLORETA
algorithm
produced
11
gSVD-derived
principal
components
(PCs)
projected
2D
sensor
3D
source
domain/space.
These
PCs
took
more
than
70%
weight
entire
signals
were
justified
as
networks.
Finally,
baseline-normalized
power
changes
each
network
frequency
band
(delta,
theta,
alpha,
beta
gamma)
quantified
during
first
4-min,
second
post
tPBM/sham
periods,
followed
comparisons
frequency-specific
between
conditions.
Our
results
showed
that
tPBM-induced
increases
alpha
powers
occurred
at
default
mode
network,
executive
control
frontal
parietal
lateral
visual
network.
Moreover,
decompose
into
individual,
independent
facilitated
better
visualize
significant
decreases
gamma
tPBM.
Many
similarities
found
cortical
locations
SVD-revealed
fMRI-identified
resting-state
This
consistency
may
shed
light
mechanistic
associations
tPBM-modulated
improved
cognition
outcomes.
Behavior Research Methods,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(3), P. 2227 - 2242
Published: July 28, 2023
Functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS)
relies
on
(NIR)
light
for
changes
in
tissue
oxygenation.
For
decades,
this
technique
has
been
used
neuroscience
to
measure
cortical
activity.
However,
recent
research
suggests
that
NIR
directed
neural
populations
can
modulate
their
activity
through
"photobiomodulation"
(PBM).
Yet,
fNIRS
is
being
exclusively
as
a
measurement
tool.
By
adopting
cognitive
tests
sensitive
prefrontal
functioning,
we
show
'classical'
device,
placed
correspondence
of
the
cortices
healthy
participants,
induces
faster
RTs
and
better
accuracy
some
indexes
considered.
A
well-matched
control
group,
wearing
same
but
inactive
did
not
any
improvement.
Hence,
our
findings
indicate
'standard'
use
devices
generates
PBM
impacting
cognition.
The
neuromodulatory
power
intrinsic
so
far
completely
overlooked,
future
studies
will
need
take
into
account.
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Aug. 17, 2022
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
is
the
second
most
common,
progressive,
and
debilitating
neurodegenerative
associated
with
aging
common
movement
disorder.
Photobiomodulation
(PBM),
use
of
non-thermal
light
for
therapeutic
purposes
using
laser
or
emitting
diodes
(LED)
an
emerging
non-invasive
treatment
a
diverse
range
neurological
conditions.
The
main
objectives
this
clinical
trial
are
to
investigate
feasibility,
safety,
tolerability,
efficacy
novel
transcranial
LED
helmet
device
(the
"PDNeuro")
in
alleviation
symptoms
PD.This
24-week,
two-arm,
triple-blinded
randomized
placebo-controlled
"PDNeuro"
Helmet,
comparing
active
sham
device.
In
survey,
40
PD
participants
Hoehn
Yahr
Stage
I-III
during
ON
periods
will
be
enrolled
randomly
assigned
into
two
groups.
Both
groups
monitored
weekly
safety
tolerability
Helmet.
Clinical
signs
assessed
include
mobility,
fine
motor
skills
cognition,
data
collected
at
baseline,
12
weeks,
24
weeks.
Assessment
tools
TUG,
UPDRS,
MoCA
all
validated
patients.
Patient's
adherence
usage
participant
drop
out
weekly.
At
weeks
both
placebo
crossover
offered
treatment.
indicator
"PDneuro"
Helmet
evidence
sustained
improvements
non-motor
obtained
from
self-reported
changes,
carer
reporting
changes
objective
reassessment
by
investigators.
outcomes
assist
future
larger
design.[https://www.anzctr.org.au],
identifier
[12621001722886].
Children,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(5), P. 755 - 755
Published: May 20, 2022
Children
with
Autism
Spectrum
Disorder
(ASD)
face
several
challenges
due
to
deficits
in
social
function
and
communication
along
restricted
patterns
of
behaviors.
Often,
they
also
have
difficult-to-manage
disruptive
At
the
moment,
there
are
no
pharmacological
treatments
for
ASD
core
features.
Recently,
has
been
a
growing
interest
non-pharmacological
interventions
ASD,
such
as
neuromodulation.
In
this
retrospective
study,
data
reported
analyzed
from
21
patients
(13
males,
8
females)
an
average
age
9.1
(range
5−15),
who
received
six
months
transcranial
photobiomodulation
(tPBM)
at
home
using
two
protocols
(alpha
gamma),
which,
respectively,
modulates
alpha
gamma
bands.
They
were
evaluated
baseline,
after
three
treatment
Childhood
Rating
Scale
(CARS),
Home
Situation
Questionnaire-ASD
(HSQ-ASD),
Parenting
Stress
Index
(APSI),
Montefiore
Einstein
Rigidity
Scale−Revised
(MERS−R),
Pittsburgh
Sleep
Quality
(PSQI)
SDAG,
evaluate
attention.
Findings
show
that
tPBM
was
associated
reduction
severity,
shown
by
decrease
CARS
scores
during
intervention
(p
<
0.001).
A
relevant
noncompliant
behavior
parental
stress
found.
Moreover,
behavioral
cognitive
rigidity
well
improvement
attentional
functions
sleep
quality.
Limitations
discussed
future
directions
research.