Real-time fMRI-based neurofeedback reinforces causality of attention networks

Jong Hwan Lee; Junghoe Kim; Seung Schik Yoo

doi:10.1016/j.neures.2012.01.002

Real-time fMRI-based neurofeedback reinforces causality of attention networks

Jong Hwan Lee, Junghoe Kim, Seung Schik Yoo

Department of Brain and Cognitive Engineering

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Abstract

In this study, we investigated the efficacy of a real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (rtfMRI)-based neurofeedback method for the modulation of the effective connectivity (EC) of causality between attention-related neuronal activities. In participants who received the feedback of attention-related neuronal activity, the EC estimated from Granger causality analysis was reinforced within the task-related network, such as between the bilateral cingulate gyri and frontal cortices, whereas the EC between the task-related network and task-unrelated resting-state network, including the inferior parietal lobule, was diminished. On the other hand, only marginal changes were observed in participants who received " sham" feedback. This " dynamic" characteristic measure of EC based on causality may be useful for evaluating the efficacy of methods designed to modulate brain networks, including rtfMRI-based neurofeedback.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	347-354
Number of pages	8
Journal	Neuroscience Research
Volume	72
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neures.2012.01.002
Publication status	Published - 2012 Apr

Keywords

Auditory attention
Effective connectivity
Functional MRI (fMRI)
Granger causality
Neurofeedback
Real-time fMRI

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Neuroscience(all)

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