Amygdala self-neuromodulation capacity as a window for process-related network recruitment
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
379(1915)
Опубликована: Окт. 21, 2024
Neurofeedback
(NF)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
avenue
for
demonstrating
process-related
neuroplasticity,
enabling
self-regulation
of
brain
function.
NF
targeting
the
amygdala
drawn
attention
to
therapeutic
potential
in
psychiatry,
by
potentially
harnessing
emotion-regulation
processes.
However,
not
all
individuals
respond
equally
training,
possibly
owing
varying
abilities.
This
underscores
importance
understanding
mechanisms
behind
successful
neuromodulation
(i.e.
capacity).
study
aimed
investigate
establishment
and
neural
correlates
capacity
using
data
from
repeated
sessions
electrical
fingerprint
(Amyg-EFP)-NF
post-training
functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(fMRI)-NF
sessions.
Results
97
participants
(healthy
controls
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
fibromyalgia
patients)
revealed
increased
Amyg-EFP
over
associated
with
amygdala-fMRI
modulation
improvements
alexithymia.
Individual
differenaces
this
were
pre-training
reactivity
initial
success.
Additionally,
downregulation
during
fMRI-NF
co-modulated
other
regions
such
posterior
insula
parahippocampal
gyrus.
combined
better
explained
EFP-modulation
improvement
alexithymia
than
alone,
suggesting
relevance
broader
network
gained
capacity.
These
findings
support
network-based
approach
highlight
need
consider
individual
differences
function
optimize
interventions.
article
is
part
theme
issue
‘Neurofeedback:
new
territories
neurocognitive
endogenous
neuromodulation’.
Язык: Английский
Effects of a novel non-pharmacological intervention based on respiratory biofeedback, neurofeedback and median nerve stimulation to treat children with ADHD
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
19
Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2025
Attention
deficit
hyperactivity
disorder
(ADHD)
is
a
neurodevelopmental
condition
that
affects
cognitive,
academic,
behavioral,
emotional,
and
social
functioning,
primarily
in
children.
Despite
its
high
prevalence,
current
pharmacological
treatments
are
not
effective
30%
of
cases
show
poor
long-term
adherence.
Non-pharmacological
interventions
can
complement
medication-based
to
improve
results.
Among
these
therapies,
neurofeedback
(NFB)
respiratory
biofeedback
(R-BFB)
have
shown
promise
treating
ADHD
symptoms.
Moreover,
median
nerve
stimulation
(MNS)
help
enhance
the
efficacy
treatments,
but
it
has
never
been
explored
this
context.
This
study
aimed
to:
(1)
investigate
effectiveness
combined
R-BFB
NFB
intervention
treat
ADHD,
(2)
explore
potential
benefits
MNS
enhancing
proposed
intervention.
Sixty
children
with
participated
study,
divided
into
two
experimental
groups.
The
active
group
received
verum
MNS,
sham
MNS.
Both
groups
performed
NFB/R-BFB
treatment.
Clinical
assessments
(i.e.,
Conner's
parent
rating
scale)
electroencephalography
(EEG)
measurements
were
taken
before
intervention,
immediately
after
treatment,
one
month
later.
results
showed
therapy
significantly
improved
behavioral
problems,
anxiety,
hyperactivity,
impulsivity-hyperactivity.
enhanced
positive
effects
as
achieved
higher
improvement
compared
group.
EEG
analysis
revealed
significant
changes
spontaneous
brain
activity,
an
increase
frontal
theta
power
(p
=
0.0125)
associated
reduced
which
might
explain
clinical
outcomes.
These
maintained
1
0.0325).
Correlations
between
outcomes
observed,
suggesting
relationship
neurophysiological
markers
symptoms
measured
by
standardized
scales.
findings
suggest
R-BFB/NFB
may
be
non-pharmacological
for
additional
application
potentially
effects.
Язык: Английский
Music in the loop: a systematic review of current neurofeedback methodologies using music
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
19
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2025
Music,
a
universal
element
in
human
societies,
possesses
profound
ability
to
evoke
emotions
and
influence
mood.
This
systematic
review
explores
the
utilization
of
music
allow
self-control
brain
activity
its
implications
clinical
neuroscience.
Focusing
on
music-based
neurofeedback
studies,
it
methodological
aspects
findings
propose
future
directions.
Three
key
questions
are
addressed:
rationale
behind
using
as
stimulus,
integration
into
feedback
loop,
outcomes
such
interventions.
While
studies
emphasize
emotional
link
between
activity,
mechanistic
explanations
lacking.
Additionally,
there
is
no
consensus
imaging
or
behavioral
measures
success.
The
suggests
considering
whole-brain
neural
correlates
stimuli
their
interaction
with
target
networks
reward
mechanisms
when
designing
music-neurofeedback
studies.
Ultimately,
this
aims
serve
valuable
resource
for
researchers,
facilitating
deeper
understanding
music's
role
guiding
investigations.
Язык: Английский
Amygdala EFP Neurofeedback Effects on PTSD Symptom Clusters and Emotional Regulation Processes
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(7), С. 2421 - 2421
Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2025
Background:
Post-traumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
manifests
through
distinct
symptom
clusters
that
can
respond
differently
to
treatments.
Neurofeedback
guided
by
the
Amygdala-derived-EEG-fMRI-Pattern
(Amyg-EFP-NF)
has
been
utilized
train
PTSD
patients
regulate
amygdala-related
activity
and
decrease
symptoms.
Methods:
We
conducted
a
combined
analysis
of
128
from
three
clinical
trials
Amyg-EFP-NF
evaluate
effects
across
(as
assessed
CAPS-5
subscales)
on
emotion
regulation
processing
(evaluated
ERQ).
Results:
significantly
reduced
severity
all
immediately
post-treatment,
with
improvements
maintained
at
three-month
follow-up.
The
arousal
reactivity
cluster
showed
continued
significant
improvement
during
Combined
effect
sizes
were
large
(η2p
=
0.23-0.35)
clusters.
Regression
revealed
processes
explained
17%
variance
in
follow-up
period.
Conclusions:
Reduction
symptoms
following
occurs
clusters,
emotional
potentially
serving
as
an
underlying
mechanism
action.
These
results
support
comprehensive
treatment
approach
for
continues
show
benefits
after
completion.
Язык: Английский
Neurofeedback: new territories and neurocognitive mechanisms of endogenous neuromodulation
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
379(1915)
Опубликована: Окт. 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’.
Язык: Английский