Treffer: Towards Network-Based Neurofeedback of Visual Areas to Enhance Visual Perception.
Title:
Towards Network-Based Neurofeedback of Visual Areas to Enhance Visual Perception.
Authors:
Zlatkova D; Division of Neurorehabilitation, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University Hospital of Geneva, Av. de Beau-Séjour 26, Geneva, 1211, Switzerland.; Universitäre Neurorehabilitation, Universitätsklinik für Neurologie, Inselspital, University Hospital of Berne, Bern, 3010, Switzerland., Gerber SM; Gerontechnology and Rehabilitation Group, ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern, Bern, 3012, Switzerland., Savic B; Universitäre Neurorehabilitation, Universitätsklinik für Neurologie, Inselspital, University Hospital of Berne, Bern, 3010, Switzerland., Nef T; Gerontechnology and Rehabilitation Group, ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern, Bern, 3012, Switzerland.; Department of Neurology, Inselspital, Bern, 3010, Switzerland., Guggisberg AG; Division of Neurorehabilitation, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University Hospital of Geneva, Av. de Beau-Séjour 26, Geneva, 1211, Switzerland. aguggis@gmail.com.; Universitäre Neurorehabilitation, Universitätsklinik für Neurologie, Inselspital, University Hospital of Berne, Bern, 3010, Switzerland. aguggis@gmail.com., Ušćumlić M; Division of Neurorehabilitation, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University Hospital of Geneva, Av. de Beau-Séjour 26, Geneva, 1211, Switzerland.; Universitäre Neurorehabilitation, Universitätsklinik für Neurologie, Inselspital, University Hospital of Berne, Bern, 3010, Switzerland.
Source:
Brain topography [Brain Topogr] 2026 Jan 22; Vol. 39 (2), pp. 18. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Jan 22.
Publication Type:
Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8903034 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1573-6792 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 08960267 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Brain Topogr Subsets: MEDLINE
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Publication: 1999- : New York : Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers
Original Publication: [New York, NY : Human Sciences Press, c1988-
Original Publication: [New York, NY : Human Sciences Press, c1988-
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208177 Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung, Switzerland
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Keywords: Alpha-band; EEG; Functional connectivity; Neurofeedback; Visual perception
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Date Created: 20260122 Date Completed: 20260122 Latest Revision: 20260122
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20260122
DOI:
10.1007/s10548-025-01172-5
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41569433
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MEDLINE
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α-band-mediated brain network communication underlies visual processing and is disrupted in visual deficits. We aimed to develop and evaluate an EEG-based neurofeedback targeting α-band connectivity of source-reconstructed visual areas with the rest of the brain, to determine whether modulating this network enhances detection of low-contrast visual stimuli. In this randomized, active-controlled study, 28 participants received real-time auditory neurofeedback designed to increase global α-band connectivity between target regions and the rest of the brain. Feedback targeted interactions with the visual cortex (V1-V3) in the active group and with the frontal cortex in the control group. Each participant completed two neurofeedback sessions on separate days. Resting-state connectivity, visual, and attentional performance were assessed on the days preceding and following training. 50% of participants in the active group successfully increased α-band connectivity of the targeted visual cortex, whereas connectivity decreased in the control and non-responder groups. Improvements in stimulus detection were observed primarily in male participants and appeared to be influenced by additional factors, including baseline performance levels. Even brief network-based neurofeedback interventions can enhance α-band connectivity of visual areas.
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