Advances and challenges in neuroimaging-based pain biomarkers
Cell Reports Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(10), P. 101784 - 101784
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
SummaryIdentifying
neural
biomarkers
of
pain
has
long
been
a
central
theme
in
neuroscience.
Here,
we
review
the
state-of-the-art
candidates
for
acute
and
chronic
pain.
We
classify
these
potential
into
five
categories
based
on
nature
their
target
variables,
including
(1)
within-individual
perception,
(2)
between-individual
sensitivity,
(3)
discriminability
pain,
as
well
(4)
assessment
(5)
prospective
For
each
category,
provide
synthesized
candidate
developed
using
neuroimaging
techniques
functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(fMRI),
structural
(sMRI),
electroencephalography
(EEG).
also
discuss
conceptual
practical
challenges
developing
Addressing
challenges,
optimal
can
be
to
deepen
our
understanding
how
brain
represents
ultimately
help
alleviate
patients'
suffering
improve
well-being.Graphical
abstract
Language: Английский
Modulating subjective pain perception with decoded Montreal Neurological Institute-space neurofeedback: a proof-of-concept study
Taryn Berman,
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Cody A. Cushing,
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S Manuel
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et al.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
379(1915)
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
Pain
is
a
complex
emotional
experience
that
still
remains
challenging
to
manage.
Previous
functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(fMRI)
studies
have
associated
pain
with
distributed
patterns
of
brain
activity
(i.e.
decoders),
but
it
unclear
whether
these
observations
reflect
causal
mechanisms.
To
address
this
question,
we
devised
new
neurofeedback
approach
using
real-time
decoding
fMRI
data
test
if
modulating
pain-related
multivoxel
could
lead
changes
in
subjective
experience.
We
first
showed
ratings
can
indeed
be
accurately
predicted
based
on
the
stimulus
intensity
independent
signature
(SIIPS)
and
neurologic
(NPS).
Next,
trained
participants
(
n
=
16)
double-blinded
decoded
experiment
up-
or
downregulate
SIIPS.
Our
results
indicate
learn
expression
SIIPS
independently
from
NPS
expression.
Importantly,
success
training
was
perceived
painful
stimulation
following
intervention.
Taken
together,
closed-loop
efficiently
conducted
priori
decoders
pain,
potentially
opening
up
range
applications
for
neurofeedback,
both
clinical
basic
science
purposes.
This
article
part
theme
issue
‘Neurofeedback:
territories
neurocognitive
mechanisms
endogenous
neuromodulation’.
Language: Английский
Psilocybin-assisted neurofeedback for the improvement of executive functions: a randomized semi-naturalistic-lab feasibility study
Stefanie Enriquez‐Geppert,
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Jaroslav Krc,
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Fiachra O'Higgins
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et al.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
379(1915)
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
Executive
function
deficits,
common
in
psychiatric
disorders,
hinder
daily
activities
and
may
be
linked
to
diminished
neural
plasticity,
affecting
treatment
training
responsiveness.
In
this
pioneering
study,
we
evaluated
the
feasibility
preliminary
efficacy
of
psilocybin-assisted
frontal-midline
theta
neurofeedback
(NF),
a
neuromodulation
technique
leveraging
neuroplasticity,
improve
executive
functions
(EFs).
Thirty-seven
eligible
participants
were
randomized
into
an
experimental
group
(
Language: Английский
Neurofeedback: new territories and neurocognitive mechanisms of endogenous neuromodulation
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
379(1915)
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
Neurofeedback
(NF)
is
endogenous
neuromodulation
of
circumscribed
brain
circuitry.
While
its
use
real-time
activity
in
a
closed-loop
system
similar
to
brain–computer
interfaces,
instead
controlling
an
external
device
like
the
latter,
goal
NF
change
targeted
function.
In
this
special
issue
on
NF,
we
present
current
and
future
methods
for
extracting
manipulating
neural
function,
how
these
may
reveal
new
insights
about
applications,
rarely
discussed
ethical
considerations
guiding
interpreting
others.
Together,
articles
outline
possibilities
impact
real
world,
poising
influence
development
more
effective
personalized
protocols,
improving
understanding
underlying
psychological
neurological
mechanisms
enhancing
treatment
precision
various
psychiatric
conditions.
This
article
part
theme
‘Neurofeedback:
territories
neurocognitive
neuromodulation’.
Language: Английский