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Wang H, Zhao Q, Zhang Y, Ma J, Lei M, Zhang Z, Xue H, Liu J, Sun Z, Xu J, Zhai Y, Wang Y, Cai M, Zhu W, Liu F. Shared genetic architecture of cortical thickness alterations in major depressive disorder and schizophrenia. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry 2024; 135:111121. [PMID: 39154931 DOI: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2024.111121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Major depressive disorder (MDD) and schizophrenia (SCZ) are heritable brain disorders characterized by alterations in cortical thickness. However, the shared genetic basis for cortical thickness changes in these disorders remains unclear. METHODS We conducted a systematic literature search on cortical thickness in MDD and SCZ through PubMed and Web of Science. A coordinate-based meta-analysis was performed to identify cortical thickness changes. Additionally, utilizing summary statistics from the largest genome-wide association studies for depression (Ncase = 268,615, Ncontrol = 667,123) and SCZ (Ncase = 53,386, Ncontrol = 77,258), we explored shared genomic loci using conjunctional false discovery rate (conjFDR) analysis. Transcriptome-neuroimaging association analysis was then employed to identify shared genes associated with cortical thickness alterations, and enrichment analysis was finally carried out to elucidate the biological significance of these genes. RESULTS Our search yielded 34 MDD (Ncase = 1621, Ncontrol = 1507) and 19 SCZ (Ncase = 1170, Ncontrol = 1043) neuroimaging studies for cortical thickness meta-analysis. Specific alterations in the left supplementary motor area were observed in MDD, while SCZ exhibited widespread reductions in various brain regions, particularly in the frontal and temporal areas. The conjFDR approach identified 357 genomic loci jointly associated with MDD and SCZ. Within these loci, 55 genes were found to be associated with cortical thickness alterations in both disorders. Enrichment analysis revealed their involvement in nervous system development, apoptosis, and cell communication. CONCLUSION This study revealed the shared genetic architecture underlying cortical thickness alterations in MDD and SCZ, providing insights into common neurobiological pathways. The identified genes and pathways may serve as potential transdiagnostic markers, informing precision medicine approaches in psychiatric care.
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- He Wang
- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging & Tianjin Institute of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging & Tianjin Institute of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging & Tianjin Institute of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging & Tianjin Institute of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging & Tianjin Institute of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging & Tianjin Institute of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging & Tianjin Institute of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging & Tianjin Institute of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging & Tianjin Institute of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging & Tianjin Institute of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging & Tianjin Institute of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging & Tianjin Institute of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging & Tianjin Institute of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China; Department of Medical Imaging, Henan Provincial People's Hospital & Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Zhengzhou 450000, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging & Tianjin Institute of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China; Department of Radiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100070, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging & Tianjin Institute of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China.
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Macías-García D, Méndez-Del Barrio M, Canal-Rivero M, Muñoz-Delgado L, Adarmes-Gómez A, Jesús S, Ojeda-Lepe E, Carrillo-García F, Palomar FJ, Gómez-Campos FJ, Martin-Rodriguez JF, Crespo-Facorro B, Ruiz-Veguilla M, Mir P. Combined Physiotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Functional Movement Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Neurol 2024:2822067. [PMID: 39102249 DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2024.2393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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Importance Functional movement disorders (FMDs) are frequent and disabling neurological disorders with a substantial socioeconomic impact. Few randomized studies have analyzed the effectiveness of combined physiotherapy and psychotherapy in patients' quality of life. Objective To assess the efficacy of multidisciplinary treatment (physiotherapy plus cognitive behavioral therapy) in FMDs. Design, Setting, and Participants This was a parallel, rater-blinded, single-center, randomized clinical trial. Recruitment took place from June 2022 to April 2023, and follow-up visits were performed at months 3 and 5, concluding in October 2023. Participants were recruited from a national referral center for movement disorders: the Movement Disorders Unit from the Hospital Universitario Virgen Rocio in Seville, Spain. Patients had to be 18 years or older with a confirmed FMD diagnosis and capable of giving consent to participate. Patients who did not meet eligibility criteria or refused to participate were excluded. Any uncontrolled psychiatric disorder was considered an exclusion criterion. Interventions Patients were randomly assigned, in a ratio of 1:1 to multidisciplinary treatment (physiotherapy plus cognitive behavioral therapy), or a control intervention (psychological support intervention). Main Outcomes and Measures Primary outcomes: between-group differences in changes from baseline to month 3 and month 5 in patients' quality of life (EQ-5D-5L score: EQ Index and EQ visual analog scale [EQ VAS]; and 36-Item Short-Form Survey Physical Component Summary [SF-36 PCS] and SF-36 Mental Component Summary [MCS]). Linear mixed models were applied, controlling by baseline severity and applying Bonferroni correction. Results Of 70 patients screened with an FMD, 40 were enrolled (mean [SD] age, 43.5 [12.8] years; age range, 18-66 years; 32 female [80%]; mean [SD] age at FMD onset, 38.4 [12.1] years), and 38 completed all the follow-up visits and were included in the analysis for primary outcomes. Multidisciplinary treatment improved SF-36 PCS with a mean between-group difference at 3 months of 4.23 points (95% CI, -0.9 to 9.4 points; P = .11) and a significant mean between-group difference at 5 months of 5.62 points (95% CI, 2.3-8.9 points; P < .001), after multiple-comparisons adjustment. There were no significant differences in other quality-of-life outcomes such as SF-36 MCS (mean between-group difference at 3 and 5 months: 0.72 points; 95% CI, -5.5 to 7.0 points; P = .82 and 0.69 points; 95% CI, 2.3-8.9 points; P = .83, respectively), EQ VAS (9.34 points; 95% CI, -0.6 to 19.3 points; P = .07 and 13.7 points; 95% CI, -1.7 to 29.0 points; P = .09, respectively) and EQ Index (0.001 point; 95% CI, -0.1 to 0.1 point; P = .98 and 0.08 points; 95% CI, 0-0.2 points; P = .13, respectively). At months 3 and 5, 42% and 47% of patients, respectively, in the multidisciplinary group reported improved health using the EQ-5D system, compared with 26% and 16% of patients, respectively, in the control group. Conclusions and Relevance Results show that multidisciplinary treatment (physiotherapy plus cognitive behavioral therapy) effectively improves FMD symptoms and physical aspects of patients' quality of life. Further studies must be performed to evaluate the potential cost-effectiveness of this approach in FMD. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05634486.
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- Daniel Macías-García
- Unidad de Trastornos del Movimiento, Servicio de Neurología y Neurofisiología Clínica, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/Universidad de Sevilla/CSIC/CIBERNED, Sevilla, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Sobre Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Trastornos del Movimiento, Servicio de Neurología y Neurofisiología Clínica, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/Universidad de Sevilla/CSIC/CIBERNED, Sevilla, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Sobre Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hospital Virgen del Rocio/IBIS/CSIC, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Sobre Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Trastornos del Movimiento, Servicio de Neurología y Neurofisiología Clínica, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/Universidad de Sevilla/CSIC/CIBERNED, Sevilla, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Sobre Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Trastornos del Movimiento, Servicio de Neurología y Neurofisiología Clínica, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/Universidad de Sevilla/CSIC/CIBERNED, Sevilla, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Sobre Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Trastornos del Movimiento, Servicio de Neurología y Neurofisiología Clínica, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/Universidad de Sevilla/CSIC/CIBERNED, Sevilla, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Sobre Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Trastornos del Movimiento, Servicio de Neurología y Neurofisiología Clínica, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/Universidad de Sevilla/CSIC/CIBERNED, Sevilla, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Sobre Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Trastornos del Movimiento, Servicio de Neurología y Neurofisiología Clínica, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/Universidad de Sevilla/CSIC/CIBERNED, Sevilla, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Sobre Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Trastornos del Movimiento, Servicio de Neurología y Neurofisiología Clínica, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/Universidad de Sevilla/CSIC/CIBERNED, Sevilla, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Sobre Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Trastornos del Movimiento, Servicio de Neurología y Neurofisiología Clínica, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/Universidad de Sevilla/CSIC/CIBERNED, Sevilla, Spain
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- Unidad de Trastornos del Movimiento, Servicio de Neurología y Neurofisiología Clínica, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/Universidad de Sevilla/CSIC/CIBERNED, Sevilla, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Sobre Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Departamento de Psicología Experimental, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hospital Virgen del Rocio/IBIS/CSIC, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Sobre Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hospital Virgen del Rocio/IBIS/CSIC, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Sobre Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Trastornos del Movimiento, Servicio de Neurología y Neurofisiología Clínica, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/Universidad de Sevilla/CSIC/CIBERNED, Sevilla, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Sobre Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Departamento de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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Higson L, O'Brien TJ, Rayner G, Alpitsis R, Winton-Brown T. Re-PROGRAM: The evaluation of a brief intervention program for patients with functional seizures in an outpatient hospital setting. Epilepsia 2024. [PMID: 39096302 DOI: 10.1111/epi.18073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 07/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Functional seizures (FS) account for 20%-25% of referrals to specialist epilepsy clinics. They are associated with major disability, increased mortality, and frequent and costly health care use. Current guidelines emphasize the importance of implementing clinical pathways to coordinate and deliver effective treatment, but there are few targeted evidence-based interventions that reliably improve patient outcomes, and treatment resources are limited. We conducted a retrospective evaluation of Re-PROGRAM, a novel, brief intervention for functional seizure patients, to assess its feasibility in an outpatient setting. METHODS Twenty-nine patients with FS undertook Re-PROGRAM between August 2020 and January 2022 at the Alfred Hospital Functional Seizures Clinic, Melbourne, Australia. The intervention comprised five 60-90-min consecutive weekly appointments via telehealth, where psychologists engaged patients in a structured program of seizure management skills, lifestyle modification, and behavioral activation strategies. Following the intervention, patient feedback was collected in routine clinical follow-up as well as with a 24-item self-report pre-/postintervention comparison questionnaire. RESULTS All 29 patients who enrolled in Re-PROGRAM completed the scheduled sessions. Of those who returned the postintervention questionnaire (n = 16), 15 reported a reduction in seizure frequency. Four patients were lost to follow-up. Of the remaining nine, eight reported seizure frequency reduction during clinical follow-up. Qualitative analysis of the feedback revealed the majority of patients reported reduced seizure duration, intensity, and bothersomeness, and patients felt improvements in their sense of control over seizures, confidence to use seizure control strategies, assertive communication, problem solving, coping skills, relationships with others, and their day-to-day functioning. SIGNIFICANCE This retrospective evaluation demonstrates the feasibility and acceptability of Re-PROGRAM as a brief intervention for individuals diagnosed with FS delivered in a clinical outpatient setting and warrants further investigation in larger scale, randomized controlled studies.
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- Lana Higson
- Department of Neuroscience, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Neurology, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Neuroscience, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Neurology, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Neurology, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Neuroscience, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Neurology, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Neuroscience, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Bhatt H, MacGillivray L, Gilmour GS, Marcelle K, Langer L, Lidstone SC. Integrated model of care for functional movement disorder: targeting brain, mind and body. Disabil Rehabil 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38978472 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2373775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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PURPOSE To describe the therapy approaches and clinical outcomes of an integrated care model for patients with functional movement disorder (FMD). MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective chart review was conducted for all treated individuals with a primary diagnosis of FMD between January 2020 and July 2022. Patients received time-limited integrated therapy (n = 21) (i.e., simultaneous therapy delivered by psychiatry, neurology and physiotherapy), physiotherapy (n = 18) or virtual physiotherapy alone (n = 9). Primary outcomes included the Simplified-Functional Movement Disorders Rating Scale (S-FMDRS) and Clinical Global Impression-Improvement scale (CGI-I) collected at baseline and post-intervention. RESULTS Forty-eight patients completed treatment (42% male; mean age, 48.5 ± 16.6 years, median symptom duration 30 months). The most common presentations were gait disorder, tremor and mixed hyperkinetic FMD. Common comorbidities included pain and fatigue. Three-quarters of patients had a comorbid psychiatric diagnosis. There was a significant reduction in S-FMDRS score following therapy (71%, p < 0.0001) and 69% had "much" or "very much" improved on the CGI-I. There was no difference between therapy groups. Attendance rates were high for both in-person (94%) and virtual (97%) visits. CONCLUSIONS These findings support that a time-limited integrated model of care is feasible and effective in treating patients with FMD.
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- Haseel Bhatt
- Edmond J. Safra Program in Parkinson's Disease and the Morton and Gloria Shulman Movement Disorders Clinic, Toronto Western Hospital and the University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Integrated Movement Disorders Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Edmond J. Safra Program in Parkinson's Disease and the Morton and Gloria Shulman Movement Disorders Clinic, Toronto Western Hospital and the University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Integrated Movement Disorders Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Centre for Mental Health, University Health Network, and the Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Edmond J. Safra Program in Parkinson's Disease and the Morton and Gloria Shulman Movement Disorders Clinic, Toronto Western Hospital and the University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Edmond J. Safra Program in Parkinson's Disease and the Morton and Gloria Shulman Movement Disorders Clinic, Toronto Western Hospital and the University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Integrated Movement Disorders Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Edmond J. Safra Program in Parkinson's Disease and the Morton and Gloria Shulman Movement Disorders Clinic, Toronto Western Hospital and the University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Integrated Movement Disorders Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Molero-Mateo P, Molina-Rueda F. Physiotherapy for patients with functional movement disorder: a systematic review. Neurologia 2024; 39:505-514. [PMID: 37116691 DOI: 10.1016/j.nrleng.2022.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2022] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Functional movement disorder (FMD), a type of functional neurological disorder, is a common reason for consultation with the neurology department. The efficacy of physiotherapy for motor rehabilitation of these patients has been widely studied. The aim of this review is to analyse the available evidence on the effects of physiotherapy on motor symptoms, activity (gait, mobility, balance), perceived health, quality of life, and the cognitive/emotional state of patients with FMD. METHODS This review follows the PRISMA recommendations. Four electronic databases were searched for relevant articles. Our review included randomised controlled trials investigating the effects of a specialised physiotherapy intervention alone or in combination with other therapies as part of a multidisciplinary approach, with results compared against standard physiotherapy. RESULTS We reviewed 4 studies, including a total of 188 patients. We gathered data on the study population, outcome measures, protocols, and results. According to the Oxford quality scoring system, 3 studies had moderate methodological quality (3-4/5) and the remaining study presented poor methodological quality (< 3). CONCLUSIONS Physiotherapy improves motor symptoms, activity, perceived health, and quality of life in patients with FMD.
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- P Molero-Mateo
- Escuela Internacional de Doctorado, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain; Centro Lescer (rehabilitación neurológica), Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Terapia Ocupacional, Rehabilitación y Medicina Física, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain.
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Schneider A, Weber S, Wyss A, Loukas S, Aybek S. BOLD signal variability as potential new biomarker of functional neurological disorders. Neuroimage Clin 2024; 43:103625. [PMID: 38833899 PMCID: PMC11179625 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2024.103625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a common neuropsychiatric condition with established diagnostic criteria and effective treatments but for which the underlying neuropathophysiological mechanisms remain incompletely understood. Recent neuroimaging studies have revealed FND as a multi-network brain disorder, unveiling alterations across limbic, self-agency, attentional/salience, and sensorimotor networks. However, the relationship between identified brain alterations and disease progression or improvement is less explored. METHODS This study included resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data from 79 patients with FND and 74 age and sex-matched healthy controls (HC). First, voxel-wise BOLD signal variability was computed for each participant and the group-wise difference was calculated. Second, we investigated the potential of BOLD signal variability to serve as a prognostic biomarker for clinical outcome in 47 patients who attended a follow-up measurement after eight months. RESULTS The results demonstrated higher BOLD signal variability in key networks, including the somatomotor, salience, limbic, and dorsal attention networks, in patients compared to controls. Longitudinal analysis revealed an increase in BOLD signal variability in the supplementary motor area (SMA) in FND patients who had an improved clinical outcome, suggesting SMA variability as a potential state biomarker. Additionally, higher BOLD signal variability in the left insula at baseline predicted a worse clinical outcome. CONCLUSION This study contributes to the understanding of FND pathophysiology, emphasizing the dynamic nature of neural activity and highlighting the potential of BOLD signal variability as a valuable research tool. The insula and SMA emerge as promising regions for further investigation as prognostic and state markers.
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- Ayla Schneider
- Department of Neurology, Psychosomatic Medicine Unit, Inselspital Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland; Translational Imaging Center (TIC), Swiss Institute for Translational and Entrepreneurial Medicine, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Psychosomatic Medicine Unit, Inselspital Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland; Translational Imaging Center (TIC), Swiss Institute for Translational and Entrepreneurial Medicine, 3010 Bern, Switzerland; University of Zurich, Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich, Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Psychosomatic Medicine Unit, Inselspital Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland; Graduate School for Health Sciences (GHS), University of Bern, 3006 Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Psychosomatic Medicine Unit, Inselspital Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland; Institute of Bioengineering, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Psychosomatic Medicine Unit, Inselspital Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland; Faculty of Science and Medicine, University of Fribourg, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland.
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Guy L, Caceres GA, Jackson T, Gorman S, Wilson J, Hsieh Y, Petty D, Harrison S, Pick S. Routine outcomes and evaluation of an 8-week outpatient multidisciplinary rehabilitative therapy program for functional neurological disorder. J Neurol 2024; 271:1873-1884. [PMID: 38091087 PMCID: PMC10973040 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-023-12111-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVES We report routinely collected outcome data from an 8-week outpatient rehabilitative therapy program. The aims of the intervention were to (1) reduce symptom severity and (2) improve functional mobility in adults with functional neurological disorder (FND). METHODS The program delivered individual physiotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and self-management sessions, group physiotherapy, and psychoeducation. Outcome measures included the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS), 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT), Timed Up and Go (TUG), and Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Data were analyzed retrospectively in accordance with routine service evaluation. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests assessed changes in outcomes between weeks 1 and 8 for all patients completing treatment (n = 45). For patients who attended the 3-month follow-up (n = 31), Friedman's ANOVA assessed overall change in outcomes over time. Post hoc Wilcoxon signed-rank tests compared pairs of time-points (Weeks 1, 8, and 3-month follow-up). RESULTS Analyses of patients completing the program revealed significant improvements in scores between week 1 and week 8. Excluding the BBS, there were statistically significant improvements in all outcomes between weeks 1 and 8 and between weeks 1 and 3-month follow-up. DISCUSSION This outpatient therapy program provided effective treatment for FND. Patients reported reduced anxiety, depression, and functional impairment, as well as improved performance on most physiotherapy measures.
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- Lisette Guy
- FiND Programme, Bethlem Royal Hospital, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- FiND Programme, Bethlem Royal Hospital, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- FiND Programme, Bethlem Royal Hospital, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- FiND Programme, Bethlem Royal Hospital, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- FiND Programme, Bethlem Royal Hospital, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- FiND Programme, Bethlem Royal Hospital, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- FiND Programme, Bethlem Royal Hospital, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- FiND Programme, Bethlem Royal Hospital, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, 16 De Crespigny Park, London, SE5 8AB, UK.
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Mueller C, Sharma AA, Szaflarski JP. Peripheral and Central Nervous System Biomarkers of Inflammation in Functional Seizures: Assessment with Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2023; 19:2729-2743. [PMID: 38077237 PMCID: PMC10710262 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s437063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Purpose Inflammation may link trauma to clinical symptoms in functional seizures (FS). We compared brain temperature and metabolites in FS, psychiatric (PCs) and healthy controls (HCs) and quantified their associations with serum biomarkers of inflammation and clinical symptoms. Patients and Methods Brain temperature and metabolites were measured with whole-brain magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) and compared between groups in regions of interest and the whole brain. Relationships with inflammatory biomarkers and symptoms were assessed with Pearson correlations. Results Brain temperature was higher in FS than HCs in the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) and anterior cingulate gyrus (ACG) and lower in the occipital cortex and frontal lobe. PCs showed lower temperatures than HCs in the frontal lobe including precentral gyrus and in the cerebellum. Myo-inositol (MINO) was higher in FS than HCs in the precentral gyrus, posterior temporal gyrus, ACG and OFC, and choline (CHO) was higher in the occipital lobe. CHO was higher in PCs than HCs in the ACG and OFC, and N-acetylaspartate (NAA) was higher in the ACG. There were no significant correlations with the serum inflammatory biomarkers. In FS, brain temperature correlated with depression, quality of life, psychological symptoms, and disability, CHO correlated with disability, and MINO correlated with hostility, disability, and quality of life. Conclusion Some of the previously identified neuroimaging abnormalities in FS may be related to comorbid psychiatric symptoms, while others, such as abnormalities in sensorimotor cortex, occipital regions, and the temporo-parietal junction may be specific to FS. Overlapping MINO and temperature increases in the ACG and OFC in FS suggest neuroinflammation.
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- Christina Mueller
- Department of Neurology, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Departments of Neurology, Neurobiology, and Neurosurgery, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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Lim TT, Por CY, Beh YY, Schee JP, Tan AH. Treatment of startle and related disorders. Clin Park Relat Disord 2023; 9:100218. [PMID: 37808566 PMCID: PMC10556813 DOI: 10.1016/j.prdoa.2023.100218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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- Department of Medicine, Penang General Hospital, Penang, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, Penang General Hospital, Penang, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine (Divisions of Neurology), University of Malaya, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine (Divisions of Neurology), University of Malaya, Malaysia
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Marotta A, Lasalvia A, Fiorio M, Zanalda E, Di Sciascio G, Palumbo C, Papola D, Barbui C, Tinazzi M. Psychiatrists' attitudes towards functional neurological disorders: results from a national survey. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1216756. [PMID: 37520227 PMCID: PMC10375048 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1216756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Introduction Functional neurological disorder (FND) presents motor, sensory, and cognitive symptoms characterized by clinical signs incongruent with known neurological disease. Together with other health professionals, like neurologists, psychiatrists can play an essential role in diagnosing and managing these disorders. Hence, understanding their opinion and clinical experience with FND is of utmost importance to catch potential educational needs and improve healthcare services for patients. This study aims at assessing the knowledge, opinion, and clinical approach of Italian psychiatrists to FND. Methods Members of the Italian Society of Psychiatry completed a 14-item web-based survey investigating their approach to FND. Results. Overall, 174 questionnaires were completed. Our main findings suggest that Italian psychiatrists have a psychogenetic conceptualization of FND. "Conversion disorders", in fact, is the term most frequently used by Italian psychiatrists to refer to FND, thus implying a psychological etiology of these disorders. Congruently with this view, psychotherapy associated with pharmacological therapy is considered the most appropriate treatment by psychiatrists, while physiotherapy is an under-recognized treatment option for FND. Discussion The present study highlights that a psychogenetic view of FND dominates among Italian psychiatrists. This could be due to out-of-date knowledge about the pathophysiology of this group of disorders. Promoting education about novel approaches to FND would be of crucial importance to improving care for patients suffering from this condition.
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- Angela Marotta
- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health ASL TO3 and AOU San Luigi Gonzaga, Collegno, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Mueller C, Szaflarski JP. White matter microstructure and serum biomarkers of inflammation in psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. Neuroimage Clin 2023; 39:103462. [PMID: 37413772 PMCID: PMC10509528 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2023.103462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Neuroinflammation may contribute to the pathophysiology of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). However, it is unclear whether and to what degree comorbid psychiatric symptoms explain this association. In this study, we investigated the neuroinflammatory signature of PNES and how it compares to that of people with psychiatric conditions (PwPCs). METHODS We prospectively assessed differences in neurite density (NDI), orientation dispersion (ODI), and isotropic diffusion (F-ISO) in 23 participants with PNES and 27 PwPCs, and their relationships to serum levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, TNF receptor 1 (TNF-R1), TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL), interleukin (IL)-6, intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-1, and monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1 using voxelwise multiple linear regressions. Pearson correlations between serum biomarkers and clinical symptoms were also obtained. RESULTS There were no white matter (WM) microstructural differences between groups. In PNES, TNF-R1 was negatively associated with NDI in the right uncinate fasciculus (UF) and positively associated with F-ISO in the left UF. IL-6 was positively associated with NDI and negatively with F-ISO in the left UF. ICAM-1 was positively associated with ODI in the left UF. TNF-α was negatively associated with ODI in the left cingulum bundle. The opposite relationships were observed in PwPCs. Higher TNF-R1 was associated with higher depression, anxiety, lower emotional quality of life, and higher levels of disability in PNES. CONCLUSIONS For the first time, we report relationships between peripheral inflammatory biomarkers and WM integrity in PNES, including abnormalities in the UF and cingulum bundle. Our results suggest that serum biomarkers of inflammation may, with additional studies, become a useful aid to PNES diagnosis, especially in settings where video-EEG is not available. The lack of group differences in WM microstructure suggests that previously identified WM abnormalities in PNES versus healthy controls may be related to psychological comorbidities of PNES.
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- Christina Mueller
- Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA.
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- Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA; Departments of Neurobiology and Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA.
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LaFrance WC, Tedesco R, Baird GL, Wincze J, Tocco K, Anderson J. Clinician-rated outcomes of patients with functional neurological disorders treated in an outpatient clinic. Seizure 2023; 107:21-27. [PMID: 36933399 DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2023.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with functional neurological (conversion) disorder (FND) have historically been difficult to treat. Outcomes have been studied in research trials, documenting improvements; however, limited information is available from a community-treated FND cohort. OBJECTIVES We aimed to examine clinical outcomes in outpatients with FND treated with the Neuro-Behavioral Therapy (NBT) approach. These uncontrolled setting treatment data could complement more structured clinical studies results. METHODS We conducted a retrospective chart review of consecutive patients diagnosed with FND, ages 17 to 75, who were treated with the NBT workbook at the Rhode Island Hospital Behavioral Health clinic between 2014 and 2022. NBT consisted of 45-minute, individual, outpatient sessions, in clinic or via telehealth with one clinician. Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF), and Clinical Global Impression (CGI) -Severity, and -Improvement were scored for every appointment. RESULTS Baseline characteristics are available for 107 patients. Mean age at FND symptom onset was 37 years. Patients had a mix of FND semiologies, which included Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures (71%), Functional Movement Disorder (24.3%), Functional Sensory Disorder (14%), Functional Weakness (6.5%), and Functional Speech Disorder (5.6%). Clinical evaluation scores revealed improvements over time. CONCLUSIONS We describe a well-characterized sample of patients with various and mixed FND semiologies, who received manualized therapy, NBT, in an outpatient clinic. Patients had similar psychosocial profiles to those in clinical studies and displayed improvement in clinical measures. These results demonstrate the practicability of NBT for motor FND semiologies and for PNES, in a "real-world" outpatient practice, extending care beyond structured clinical trials.
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- W Curt LaFrance
- Division of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Neurology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.
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- Division of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Neurology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Biostatistics, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Division of Behavioral Health, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Division of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Neurology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Division of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Neurology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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Varley D, Sweetman J, Brabyn S, Lagos D, van der Feltz-Cornelis C. The clinical management of functional neurological disorder: A scoping review of the literature. J Psychosom Res 2023; 165:111121. [PMID: 36549074 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2022.111121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To date, there have been no reviews bringing together evidence on the clinical management of functional neurological disorder (FND) and patients', caregivers', and healthcare workers' experiences. This review provides an overview of the literature focused on the clinical management of FND. METHODS Four databases were searched, and a consultation exercise was conducted to retrieve relevant records dated from September 2010 to September 2020. Articles documenting diagnostic methods, treatments or interventions, or the experiences and perspectives of patients and healthcare workers in the clinical management of FND were included. RESULTS In total, 2756 records were retrieved, with 162 included in this review. The diagnostic methods reported predominantly included positive clinical signs, v-EEG and EEG. Psychological treatments and medication were the most reported treatments. Mixed findings of the effectiveness of CBT were found. Haloperidol, physiotherapy and scripted diagnosis were found to be effective in reducing FND symptoms. Several facilitators and barriers for patients accessing treatment for FND were reported. CONCLUSION The literature describing the clinical management for FND has increased considerably in recent times. A wide variety of diagnostic tools and treatments and interventions were found, with more focus being placed on tests that confirm a diagnosis than 'rule-out' tests. The main treatment type found in this review was medication. This review revealed that there is a lack of high-quality evidence and reflects the need for official clinical guidelines for FND, providing healthcare workers and patients the support needed to navigate the process to diagnose and manage FND.
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- Danielle Varley
- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York YO10 5DD, UK.
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York YO10 5DD, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York YO10 5DD, UK
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- Hull York Medical School, University of York, York YO10 5DD, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York YO10 5DD, UK; Hull York Medical School, University of York, York YO10 5DD, UK; York Biomedical Research Institute, University of York, York YO10 5DD, UK; Institute of Health Informatics, University College London, London NW1 2DA, UK
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Campbell MC, Smakowski A, Rojas-Aguiluz M, Goldstein LH, Cardeña E, Nicholson TR, Reinders AATS, Pick S. Dissociation and its biological and clinical associations in functional neurological disorder: systematic review and meta-analysis. BJPsych Open 2022; 9:e2. [PMID: 36451595 PMCID: PMC9798224 DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2022.597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies have reported elevated rates of dissociative symptoms and comorbid dissociative disorders in functional neurological disorder (FND); however, a comprehensive review is lacking. AIMS To systematically review the severity of dissociative symptoms and prevalence of comorbid dissociative disorders in FND and summarise their biological and clinical associations. METHOD We searched Embase, PsycInfo and MEDLINE up to June 2021, combining terms for FND and dissociation. Studies were eligible if reporting dissociative symptom scores or rates of comorbid dissociative disorder in FND samples. Risk of bias was appraised using modified Newcastle-Ottawa criteria. The findings were synthesised qualitatively and dissociative symptom scores were included in a meta-analysis (PROSPERO CRD42020173263). RESULTS Seventy-five studies were eligible (FND n = 3940; control n = 3073), most commonly prospective case-control studies (k = 54). Dissociative disorders were frequently comorbid in FND. Psychoform dissociation was elevated in FND compared with healthy (g = 0.90, 95% CI 0.66-1.14, I2 = 70%) and neurological controls (g = 0.56, 95% CI 0.19-0.92, I2 = 67%). Greater psychoform dissociation was observed in FND samples with seizure symptoms versus healthy controls (g = 0.94, 95% CI 0.65-1.22, I2 = 42%) and FND samples with motor symptoms (g = 0.40, 95% CI -0.18 to 1.00, I2 = 54%). Somatoform dissociation was elevated in FND versus healthy controls (g = 1.80, 95% CI 1.25-2.34, I2 = 75%). Dissociation in FND was associated with more severe functional symptoms, worse quality of life and brain alterations. CONCLUSIONS Our findings highlight the potential clinical utility of assessing patients with FND for dissociative symptomatology. However, fewer studies investigated FND samples with motor symptoms and heterogeneity between studies and risk of bias were high. Rigorous investigation of the prevalence, features and mechanistic relevance of dissociation in FND is needed.
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- Malcolm C Campbell
- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, UK; and Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, UK; and University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, UK
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- Center for Research on Consciousness and Anomalous Psychology (CERCAP), Department of Psychology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, UK
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London, UK
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Keatley E, Molton I. A Shift in Approach: Assessment and Treatment of Adults With Functional Neurological Disorder. JOURNAL OF HEALTH SERVICE PSYCHOLOGY 2022; 48:79-87. [PMID: 35502417 PMCID: PMC9047466 DOI: 10.1007/s42843-022-00061-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a complex condition involving an interaction of psychological, physiological, and social factors. Despite high utilization of medical services, people with FND often suffer from poor long-term health and psychosocial outcomes, and experience stigmatization and marginalization within the medical community. Health service psychologists are well positioned to help patients with FND through the lens of the biopsychosocial model of health. Psychologists can facilitate appropriate assessment and treatment, and advocate for the needs of patients diagnosed with FND within multidisciplinary teams. This article reviews best practices for assessment and treatment of individuals diagnosed with or suspected of having FND and presents some clinical and ethical challenges associated with this complex population.
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Molero-Mateo P, Molina-Rueda F. Tratamiento fisioterápico del paciente con trastorno del movimiento funcional: una revisión sistemática. Neurologia 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nrl.2022.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Ramezani A, Alvani SR, Levy PT, McCarron R, Sheth S, Emamirad R. Paroxysmal dyskinesia and electrodermal volatility: The role of mindfulness, self-compassion and psychophysiological interventions. APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY. ADULT 2022:1-12. [PMID: 35465740 DOI: 10.1080/23279095.2022.2060749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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To date, there are no behavioral or psychophysiological treatment studies on paroxysmal dyskinesia (PD). PD is a group of debilitating movement disorders that present with severe episodes of dystonia, chorea, and/or ballistic like movements. This is a first case report of a 50-year-old male who received behavioral interventions (e.g., mindfulness, CBT, and biofeedback interventions) to manage his PD episodes in tandem with multidisciplinary treatments (e.g., neurology, psychiatry, etc.). The paper primarily discusses the serendipitous observation of galvanic skin response (GSR) elevations and spikes immediately before and after the onset of PD episodes. GSR volatility was noted in wave amplitude and wave morphology. Graphs are presented to illustrate GSR volatility associate with PD episodes and the reduction of GSR volatility in response to behavioral approaches. The discussion highlights the feasibility of using GSR biofeedback as an adjunct to mindfulness and CBT to manage PD as part of a multidisciplinary treatment approach. Peripherally, issues that related to misclassification of somatic symptoms and related disorders (e.g., psychogenic non-epileptic seizures) and aspects of neurocognitive disorders are discussed. The paper reviews neurological findings, MRI, neuropsychological data, and psychiatric assessment to highlight the dilemma clinician's face and clarify behavioral practices to further the management of PD.
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- Kashan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Kashan, Iran
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- University of California Davis, Davis, CA, USA
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- Kashan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Kashan, Iran
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Kola S, LaFaver K. Updates in Functional Movement Disorders: from Pathophysiology to Treatment Advances. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep 2022; 22:305-311. [PMID: 35441333 PMCID: PMC9017419 DOI: 10.1007/s11910-022-01192-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Purpose of Review This review discusses advances in functional movement disorders (FMD) over the past 3 years, with a focus on risk factors, diagnosis, pathophysiology, neuroimaging studies, and treatment. Recent Findings The past decade has brought a revived interest in functional movement disorders, with a growing number of studies exploring pathophysiological mechanisms. Here, we review recent studies demonstrating changes in attention, emotional and sensorimotor function in FMD. Through international collaborative efforts, progress has been made in defining biomarkers and outcome measures, an important prerequisite towards standardization of diagnosis and reporting of outcomes in clinical trials. Of particular interest are neuroimaging studies demonstrating functional and structural changes in motor and emotional brain circuits, deepening our understanding of FMD as a neurocircuit disorder and potentially paving the way towards new treatments. Currently available treatment modalities have shown successful outcomes via outpatient, inpatient, and virtual delivery. Summary The last 3 years have seen tremendous efforts to better understand, diagnose, and treat FMD. The disease model has been broadened to include a biopsychosocial formulation, and insights on the pathophysiology on FMD are informing treatment efforts. Several international multidisciplinary research collaborations are underway to define biomarkers and best outcome measures, highlighting the path towards improved standardization of future treatment trials. Additionally, the rise of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced geographic barriers and paved the way for virtual therapy sessions and self-guided programs. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11910-022-01192-9.
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- Sushma Kola
- Department of Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA. .,Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Neurology, 6 Care Ln, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, USA.
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Diagnosis and Initial Treatment of Functional Movement Disorders in Children. Semin Pediatr Neurol 2022; 41:100953. [PMID: 35450668 DOI: 10.1016/j.spen.2022.100953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Functional movement disorders (FMD) are complex neurobehavioral disorders that can be a significant source of disability for both children and their caregivers. While FMD in the adult population is better characterized, the aim of this paper is to review the pertinent clinical and historical features, diagnostic criteria, and multi-disciplinary management of FMD in the pediatric population. We highlight recent trends in pediatric FMD, including the increase in functional tic-like behaviors that has been observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Polich G, Zalanowski S, Maney J, Perez DL, Baslet G, Maggio J, O’Neal MA, Dworetzky B, Herman S. Development of an inpatient rehabilitation pathway for motor functional neurological disorders: Initial reflections. NeuroRehabilitation 2022; 50:231-243. [DOI: 10.3233/nre-228006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND: Emerging research supports a primary role for rehabilitation therapy alongside psychoeducation and psychotherapy in the treatment of functional neurological disorder (FND). OBJECTIVE: While consensus recommendations for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language pathologists treating FND have been published, specific recommendations for multidisciplinary FND care delivered on an inpatient rehabilitation unit are yet to be established. METHODS: This report describes one inpatient rehabilitation facility’s efforts to design and implement a clinical pathway for patients with acute-onset motor FND—patients recently hospitalized for work-up of new neurological symptoms subsequently deemed functional. RESULTS: Detailed descriptions on defining admission criteria and delivering consensus- and evidence-based multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation are provided. CONCLUSIONS: In the context of prospective research studies, considerably more work is needed to delineate the optimal duration and intensity of inpatient rehabilitation treatment for the management of patients with motor FND.
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- Ginger Polich
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Charlestown, MA, USA
- Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Charlestown, MA, USA
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- Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, California Rehabilitation Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Mark VW. Functional neurological disorder: Extending the diagnosis to other disorders, and proposing an alternate disease term—Attentionally-modifiable disorder. NeuroRehabilitation 2022; 50:179-207. [DOI: 10.3233/nre-228003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND: The term “functional neurological disorder,” or “FND,” applies to disorders whose occurrence of neurological symptoms fluctuate with the patient’s attention to them. However, many other disorders that are not called “FND” nonetheless can also follow this pattern. Consequently, guidelines are unclear for diagnosing “FND.” OBJECTIVE: To review the neurological conditions that follow this pattern, but which have not so far been termed “FND,” to understand their overlap with conditions that have been termed “FND,” and to discuss the rationale for why FND has not been diagnosed for them. METHOD: A systematic review of the PubMed literature registry using the terms “fluctuation,” “inconsistency,” or “attention” did not yield much in the way of these candidate disorders. Consequently, this review instead relied on the author’s personal library of peer-reviewed studies of disorders that have resembled FND but which were not termed this way, due to his longstanding interest in this problem. Consequently, this approach was not systematic and was subjective regarding disease inclusion. RESULTS: This review identified numerous, diverse conditions that generally involve fluctuating neurological symptoms that can vary with the person’s attention to them, but which have not been called “FND.” The literature was unclear for reasons for not referring to “FND” in these instances. CONCLUSION: Most likely because of historical biases, the use of the term “FND” has been unnecessarily restricted. Because at its core FND is an attentionally-influenced disorder that can respond well to behavioral treatments, the field of neurological rehabilitation could benefit by extending the range of conditions that could be considered as “FND” and referred for similar behavioral treatments. Because the term “FND” has been viewed unfavorably by some patients and clinical practitioners and whose treatment is not implied, the alternative term attentionally-modifiable disorder is proposed.
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- Victor W. Mark
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
- Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
- Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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Schwingenschuh P, Espay AJ. Functional tremor. J Neurol Sci 2022; 435:120208. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2022.120208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Psychological interventions for treating functional motor symptoms: Scoping review of the literature. Clin Psychol Rev 2022; 94:102146. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2022.102146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Finkelstein SA, Adams C, Tuttle M, Saxena A, Perez DL. Neuropsychiatric Treatment Approaches for Functional Neurological Disorder: A How to Guide. Semin Neurol 2022; 42:204-224. [PMID: 35189644 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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There is a growing body of knowledge regarding management of functional neurological disorder (FND). The aim of this article is to guide the clinician through FND clinical management, from delivery of the diagnosis, to creation of a biopsychosocially-informed treatment plan, to troubleshooting common issues that arise throughout longitudinal care. We review the evidence and core principles of both rehabilitative therapies (physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy) and psychological therapies for the treatment of FND, and discuss the benefits of engaging a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team. The optimal timing of specific therapeutic interventions is also discussed, emphasizing a patient-centered perspective. Resources for further reading, for both patients and clinicians, are provided throughout. Additional research is needed to further optimize the therapeutic approach to patients with FND, including the need to develop novel treatments for those that do not positively respond to currently available interventions.
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- Sara A Finkelstein
- Functional Neurological Disorder Unit, Division of Cognitive Behavioral Neurology, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Functional Neurological Disorder Unit, Division of Cognitive Behavioral Neurology, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.,Inpatient Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital, Salem, Massachusetts
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- Functional Neurological Disorder Unit, Division of Cognitive Behavioral Neurology, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.,Primary Care Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Functional Neurological Disorder Unit, Division of Cognitive Behavioral Neurology, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.,Epilepsy Division, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Functional Neurological Disorder Unit, Division of Cognitive Behavioral Neurology, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.,Division of Neuropsychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Szaflarski JP. Special issue on the intersection between functional seizures and other functional neurological disorders. Epilepsy Behav Rep 2022; 18:100523. [PMID: 35198954 PMCID: PMC8844608 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebr.2021.100523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Jerzy P. Szaflarski
- Departments of Neurology, Neurobiology, and Neurosurgery, Comprehensive Neuroscience Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, United States
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Michaelis R, Brüggemann N, Ebersbach G, Ganos C, Münchau A, Schmidt T, Weißbach A, Schlegel U, Popkirov S. [Development and content validation of a questionnaire for functional movement disorders]. DER NERVENARZT 2021; 93:1009-1018. [PMID: 34940916 PMCID: PMC9534974 DOI: 10.1007/s00115-021-01247-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Von Kriegszitterern zu Teenies mit TikTok-Tics – funktionelle Bewegungsstörungen galten lange als motorischer Ausdruck seelischer Turbulenzen. Tatsächlich werden psychodynamische Modelle jedoch zunehmend durch neurophysiologische Erkenntnisse ergänzt, sodass die Kombination von Psychotherapie mit spezialisierter Physiotherapie an Bedeutung gewinnt. Bislang existiert allerdings kein störungsspezifisches Ergebnismaß, welches patientenrelevante Aspekte dieser vielfältigen Störung adäquat abbildet. Ein erster derartiger Fragebogen wurde entwickelt und in einem mehrstufigen Entwicklungsprozess inhaltlich validiert. Relevanz und Verständlichkeit der Items wurden zuerst durch ein Expertengremium und anschließend durch betroffene Patienten evaluiert und entsprechend angepasst. Der so konstruierte Fragebogen erlaubt erstmals eine inhaltlich valide Quantifizierung der subjektiven Beschwerden und Auswirkungen funktioneller Bewegungsstörungen. Als Nächstes erfolgt eine multizentrische teststatistische Validierung.
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- Rosa Michaelis
- Klinik für Neurologie, Universitätskrankenhaus Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, In der Schornau 23-25, 44892, Bochum, Deutschland.
- Fakultät für Gesundheit, Universität Witten/Herdecke, Witten, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Neurologie, Universität zu Lübeck, Lübeck, Deutschland
- Institut für Neurogenetik, Universität zu Lübeck, Lübeck, Deutschland
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- Neurologisches Fachkrankenhaus für Bewegungsstörungen/Parkinson, Kliniken Beelitz GmbH, Beelitz-Heilstätten, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Neurologie mit Experimenteller Neurologie, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Institut für Systemische Motorikforschung, Universität zu Lübeck, Lübeck, Deutschland
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- Neurologisches Fachkrankenhaus für Bewegungsstörungen/Parkinson, Kliniken Beelitz GmbH, Beelitz-Heilstätten, Deutschland
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- Institut für Systemische Motorikforschung, Universität zu Lübeck, Lübeck, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Neurologie, Universitätskrankenhaus Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, In der Schornau 23-25, 44892, Bochum, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Neurologie, Universitätskrankenhaus Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, In der Schornau 23-25, 44892, Bochum, Deutschland
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Gonsalvez I, Spagnolo P, Dworetzky B, Baslet G. Neurostimulation for the treatment of functional neurological disorder: A systematic review. Epilepsy Behav Rep 2021; 16:100501. [PMID: 34950864 PMCID: PMC8671519 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebr.2021.100501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), also known as conversion disorder, is characterized by neurological symptoms that are incompatible with any known structural disorder and best explained by a biopsychosocial model. Evidence-based treatments for FND are limited, with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and physiotherapy being the most effective interventions [1]. In recent years, functional neuroimaging studies have provided robust evidence of alterations in activity and connectivity in multiple brain networks in FND. This body of evidence suggests that neurocircuitry-based interventions, such as non-invasive brain stimulation techniques (NIBS), may also represent an effective therapeutic option for patients with FND. In this systematic review, we outline the current state of knowledge of NIBS in FND, and discuss limitations and future directions that may help establish the efficacy of NIBS as a therapeutic option for FND.
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- Irene Gonsalvez
- Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Mary Horrigan Connors Center for Women's Health & Gender Biology, Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Tinazzi M, Fiorio M, Berardelli A, Bonetti B, Bonifati DM, Burlina A, Cagnin A, Calabria F, Corbetta M, Cortelli P, Giometto B, Guidoni SV, Lopiano L, Mancardi G, Marchioretto F, Pellegrini M, Teatini F, Tedeschi G, Tesolin L, Turinese E, Zappia M, Marotta A. Opinion, knowledge, and clinical experience with functional neurological disorders among Italian neurologists: results from an online survey. J Neurol 2021; 269:2549-2559. [PMID: 34665330 PMCID: PMC9021063 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-021-10840-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Functional neurological disorders (FND) are disabling medical conditions commonly seen in neurological practice. Neurologists play an essential role in managing FND, from establishing a diagnosis to coordination of multidisciplinary team-based treatment for patients. With this study, we investigated the knowledge and the clinical experience of Italian neurologists in managing patients with FND. METHODS Members of the Italian Society of Neurology were invited via e-mail to participate in this ad hoc online survey; 492 questionnaires were returned completed. RESULTS The term "Functional neurological disorders" in reference to FND was used more frequently than other psychological (e.g., psychogenic or conversion), or descriptive terms (e.g., non-organic or stress-related). When speaking with patients, the respondents stated that they preferred explaining symptoms based on abnormal functioning of the nervous system than discussing mental illness and that they would refer their patient to a psychologist rather than to a psychiatrist. Few considered that physiotherapy and psychiatric interventions are useful approaches to treating FND. Some believed that patients simulate their symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Overall, the responses suggest that knowledge about scientific advances in FND is somewhat sparse. A psychiatric-centered view of FND opens the way to an approach in which neurobiological and psychological aspects constitute essential factors of the condition. In this context, professional education could improve understanding of FND and optimize patient management.
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- Michele Tinazzi
- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.,IRCSS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Isernia, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.,Padova Neuroscience Center, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.,Venetian Institute of Molecular Medicine, VIMM Fondazione Biomedica Padova, Padua, Italy
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- IRCCS, Istituto di Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.,DIBINEM, Alma Mater Studiorum, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Santa Chiara Hospital, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences Rita Levi Montalcini, University of Torino, Turin, Italy.,AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child, University of Genova, Genoa, Italy.,IRCCS ICS Maugeri, Pavia, Italy
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- Neurology Unit, IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar di Valpolicella, Verona, Italy
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- Functional Movement Disorders Outpatient Clinic, Clinical Neurology and Stroke Unit Department, Central Country Hospital, Bolzano, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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- Functional Movement Disorders Outpatient Clinic, Clinical Neurology and Stroke Unit Department, Central Country Hospital, Bolzano, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", Neuroscience Section, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
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Identifying and evaluating novel treatment targets for the development of evidence-based interventions for functional neurological disorder. Epilepsy Behav Rep 2021; 16:100479. [PMID: 34568805 PMCID: PMC8449163 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebr.2021.100479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Historically, functional neurological disorder (FND) has been described in psychodynamic terms as the physical manifestation of psychological distress. It is often explained to patients and caregivers as the result of anxiety, stress, trauma or other psychiatric comorbidities. However, recent evidence indicates that targeting mood and stress is not equivalent to the treatment of FND and may have limited to no effect on FND symptoms. Given the few randomized controlled trials for FND treatments and the limited evidence of mood and stress as effective treatment targets, the identification and evaluation of novel treatment targets or mediators is an area of great opportunity and should be the focus of future research. Identifying and targeting modifiable disease mechanisms directly as opposed to only treating psychiatric comorbidities may result in greater efficacy in treating FND symptoms, better patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs. Several novel mechanisms have been identified that warrant additional investigation as potential treatment targets including abnormal attentional focus on the affected area, beliefs and expectations about illness, impairments in habituation, and decreased sense of control over actions. Future intervention studies should take a mechanism-based approach and utilize valid and reliable measures or specific biomarkers to determine whether improvements in FND symptoms are associated with changes in the treatment targets. This transdiagnostic approach will allow researchers to translate the novel mechanistic outcomes emerging from neurophysiological and neuroscience studies into new or improved evidence-based approaches to FND treatment and prevention.
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Myers L, Sarudiansky M, Korman G, Baslet G. Using evidence-based psychotherapy to tailor treatment for patients with functional neurological disorders. Epilepsy Behav Rep 2021; 16:100478. [PMID: 34693243 PMCID: PMC8515382 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebr.2021.100478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Functional neurological disorder (FND) frequently presents with comorbid psychopathology (e.g., anxiety, depressive, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), somatic symptom and pain syndromes, and dissociative and personality disorders). It can become chronic and lead to unemployment and disability for many patients. Psychosocial factors play an important role in the onset and perpetuation of symptoms. Consequently, psychotherapy is recommended for the treatment of FND in general, and especially for the single symptom-based subtype of functional seizures (FS). Some of the psychotherapy approaches that have been utilized for FND include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), third wave approaches, and psychodynamic psychotherapies as well as group therapeutic and psychoeducational interventions. For patients with FS and PTSD, prolonged exposure therapy, a CBT-based treatment has been implemented. The purpose of this manuscript is to describe and analyze specific elements (e.g., theoretical foundations, tools, targets, definitions of success) of the main psychotherapeutic approaches used in patients with FND. Our premise is that these modalities will overlap considerably in some respects. We will conclude by discussing how discrete differences may render them more suitable for subgroups of patients with FND or for patients at different timepoints of their recovery process.
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- Lorna Myers
- Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group, United States
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- National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET), Institute of Research in Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET), Institute of Research in Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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Lin A, Espay AJ. Remote delivery of cognitive behavioral therapy to patients with functional neurological disorders: Promise and challenges. Epilepsy Behav Rep 2021; 16:100469. [PMID: 34409282 PMCID: PMC8361291 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebr.2021.100469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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CBT is a promising treatment for patients with FND. Remote delivery of CBT can potentially increase access to care for patients with FND. Remote CBT can be integrated into clinical practice using a stepwise approach. Remote CBT can be integrated into practice using patient predictive factors.
Functional neurological disorders (FND) are an important source of healthcare utilization and morbidity. While there are no formal guidelines for treating these disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is emerging as a safe and effective treatment. Currently, there is a global shortage of CBT providers, with only a small subset trained in and comfortable with treating patients with FND. We highlight four types of remote CBT delivery to patients with FND to alleviate the access obstacle: workbooks, internet-guided CBT, app-based CBT, and teletherapy. CBT workbooks and teletherapy have been studied in FND, with preliminary studies suggesting efficacy; internet-guided CBT and app-based CBT have not but have been effectively used in patients with psychiatric disorders, particularly depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic disorders. As these disorders are often comorbid and share overlapping neurobiology with FND, internet-guided CBT and app-based CBT represent promising delivery options of CBT for FND. Although remotely-delivered CBT is unlikely to replace in-person CBT and there are technical and logistical challenges to overcome prior to widespread deployment, it holds promise as an adjunct treatment when in-person CBT is inaccessible. We propose a rational approach to future allocation of remote CBT treatment options and highlight important research gaps to bridge beforehand.
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- Amanda Lin
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
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- James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Center for Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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Schmidt T, Ebersbach G, Oelsner H, Sprock A, König IR, Bäumer T, Münchau A, Weissbach A. Evaluation of Individualized Multi-Disciplinary Inpatient Treatment for Functional Movement Disorders. Mov Disord Clin Pract 2021; 8:911-918. [PMID: 34401405 PMCID: PMC8354066 DOI: 10.1002/mdc3.13268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Functional movement disorders (FMD) are associated with considerable morbidity and impairment of quality of life. Specialized treatment is scarce and data on efficacy of different therapies are limited. OBJECTIVE To evaluate a multi-modal inpatient treatment program for patients with FMD. METHODS Thirty-one patients with FMD were analyzed before (t1) and after multi-modal inpatient treatment (t2) by a blinded video rating using the Psychogenic Movement Disorder Rating Scale (PMDRS), the simplified Functional Movement Disorder Rating Scale (S-FMDRS), and the Clinical Global Impression Scale of Severity (CGI-S), as well as patients' self-rating. In 23 out of 31 patients a 5 months follow-up investigation was performed (t3). Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Friedman test were used for rating scale and self-rating comparisons over time. Spearman correlation was used for correlation of symptom improvement and clinical characteristics. RESULTS Video rating revealed significant reduction of scores after therapy (median PMDRS t1 = 24, t2 = 8, P = 0.0006; S-FMDRS t1 = 11, t2 = 4, P = 0.008; CGI-S t1 = 4, t2 = 3, P = 0.000136) with sustained score decrease in follow-up evaluations (PMDRS t1 = 31, t2 = 8, t3 = 7, P = 0.000032; S-FMDRS t1 = 12, t2 = 4, t3 = 3, P = 0.000888; CGI-S t1 = 4, t2 = 3, t3 = 3, P = 0.000032). Patients reported a stable reduction of symptoms in the self-rating (CGI-S t1 = 5, t2 = 4, t3 = 4, P = 0.016). Age correlated with treatment response with older patients showing better improvement, but disease duration did not correlate with outcome. Patients who suffered from physical trauma, sexual or physical abuse had smaller score reductions. CONCLUSION Blinded video and self-rating assessment showed significant score reduction in patients with FMD after an individualized interdisciplinary inpatient intervention.
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- Tamara Schmidt
- Movement Disorders ClinicKliniken Beelitz GmbHBeelitz‐HeilstättenGermany
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- Movement Disorders ClinicKliniken Beelitz GmbHBeelitz‐HeilstättenGermany
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- Movement Disorders ClinicKliniken Beelitz GmbHBeelitz‐HeilstättenGermany
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- Movement Disorders ClinicKliniken Beelitz GmbHBeelitz‐HeilstättenGermany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and StatisticsUniversity of LübeckLübeckGermany
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- Institute of Systems Motor ScienceUniversity of LübeckLübeckGermany
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- Institute of Systems Motor ScienceUniversity of LübeckLübeckGermany
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Corticolimbic Modulation via Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation as a Novel Treatment for Functional Movement Disorder: A Proof-of-Concept Study. Brain Sci 2021; 11:brainsci11060791. [PMID: 34203993 PMCID: PMC8232716 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11060791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Neuroimaging studies suggest that corticolimbic dysfunctions, including increased amygdala reactivity to emotional stimuli and heightened fronto-amygdala coupling, play a central role in the pathophysiology of functional movement disorders (FMD). Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has the potential to probe and modulate brain networks implicated in neuropsychiatric disorders, including FMD. Therefore, the objective of this proof-of-concept study was to investigate the safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of fronto-amygdala neuromodulation via targeted left prefrontal intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) on brain and behavioral manifestations of FMD. Six subjects with a clinically defined diagnosis of FMD received three open-label iTBS sessions per day for two consecutive study visits. Safety and tolerability were assessed throughout the trial. Amygdala reactivity to emotionally valenced stimuli presented during an fMRI task and fronto-amygdala connectivity at rest were evaluated at baseline and after each stimulation visit, together with subjective levels of arousal and valence in response to affective stimuli. The FMD symptom severity was assessed at baseline, during treatment and 24 h after the last iTBS session. Multiple doses of iTBS were well-tolerated by all participants. Intermittent TBS significantly decreased fronto-amygdala connectivity and influenced amygdala reactivity to emotional stimuli. These neurocircuitry changes were associated to a marked reduction in FMD symptom severity. Corticolimbic modulation via iTBS represents a promising treatment for FMD that warrants additional research.
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Macchi ZA, Kletenik I, Olvera C, Holden SK. Psychiatric Comorbidities in Functional Movement Disorders: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Mov Disord Clin Pract 2021; 8:725-732. [PMID: 34307745 DOI: 10.1002/mdc3.13226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Background Functional movement disorders (FMD) are characterized by abnormal movements and motor symptoms incongruent with a known structural neurologic cause. While psychological stressors have long been considered an important risk factor for developing FMD, little is known about the impact of psychiatric comorbidities on disease manifestations or complexity. Objectives To compare characteristics of FMD patients with co-occurring mood and trauma-related psychiatric conditions to FMD patients without psychiatric conditions. Methods We performed a retrospective cohort study of patients seen in the University of Colorado Health system between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2019. Patients were included if they had a diagnosis of FMD, determined by ICD-10 coding and ≥1 phenomenology-related diagnostic code (tremor, gait disturbances, ataxia, spasms, and weakness), and at least one encounter with a neurology specialist. Fisher's exact and unpaired t-tests were used to compare demographics, healthcare utilization, and phenomenologies of patients with psychiatric conditions to those with none. Results Our review identified 551 patients with a diagnosis of FMD who met inclusion criteria. Patients with psychiatric conditions (N = 417, 75.7%) had increased five-year healthcare utilization (mean emergency room encounters 9.9 vs. 3.5, P = 0.0001) and more prevalent non-epileptic seizures (18.2% vs. 7.5%, P = 0.001). Suicidal ideation (8.4%) and self-harm (4.1%) were only observed amongst patients with comorbid psychiatric conditions. Conclusions Patients with FMD and comorbid psychiatric conditions require more healthcare resources and have greater disease complexity than patients without psychiatric illness. This may have implications for treatment of patients without comorbid psychiatric conditions who may benefit from targeted physiotherapy alone.
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- Zachary A Macchi
- Department of Neurology, Section of Behavioral Neurology University of Colorado Anschutz Aurora Colorado USA.,Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine University of Colorado Anschutz Aurora Colorado USA
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Neurology, Division of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology Harvard Medical School Boston Massachusetts USA
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- Department of Neurological Sciences, Section of Movement Disorders Rush University Medical Center Chicago Illinois USA
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- Department of Neurology, Section of Behavioral Neurology University of Colorado Anschutz Aurora Colorado USA
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Perez DL, Edwards MJ, Nielsen G, Kozlowska K, Hallett M, LaFrance WC. Decade of progress in motor functional neurological disorder: continuing the momentum. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2021; 92:jnnp-2020-323953. [PMID: 33722822 PMCID: PMC8440656 DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2020-323953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a prevalent, disabling and costly condition at the neurology-psychiatry intersection. After being marginalised in the late 20th century, there has been renewed interest in this field. In this article, we review advances that have occurred over the past decade (2011-2020) across diagnosis, mechanisms, aetiologies, treatments and stigma in patients with motor FND (mFND, that is, functional movement disorder and functional limb weakness). In each content area, we also discuss the implications of recent advances and suggest future directions that will help continue the momentum of the past decade. In diagnosis, a major advance has been the emphasis on rule-in physical signs that are specific for hyperkinetic and hypokinetic functional motor symptoms. Mechanistically, greater importance has been given to determining 'how' functional neurological symptoms develop, highlighting roles for misdirected attention, expectation and self-agency, as well as abnormal influences of emotion/threat processing brain areas on motor control circuits. Aetiologically, while roles for adverse life experiences remain of interest in mFND, there is recognition of other aetiologic contributors, and efforts are needed to investigate links between aetiological factors and mechanisms. This decade has seen the first randomised controlled trials for physiotherapy, multidisciplinary rehabilitation and psychotherapy performed in the field, with consensus recommendations for physiotherapy, occupational therapy and outcome measures also published. Across patients, clinicians, healthcare systems and society, stigma remains a major concern. While challenges persist, a patient-centred integrated clinical neuroscience approach is primed to carry forward the momentum of the past decade into the future.
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- David L Perez
- Neurology and Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Neuroscience Research Centre, St George's University of London, London, UK
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- Neuroscience Research Centre, St George's University of London, London, UK
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- Westmead Institute of Medical Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney Medical School, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Psychiatry and Neurology, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Perez DL, Nicholson TR, Asadi-Pooya AA, Bègue I, Butler M, Carson AJ, David AS, Deeley Q, Diez I, Edwards MJ, Espay AJ, Gelauff JM, Hallett M, Horovitz SG, Jungilligens J, Kanaan RAA, Tijssen MAJ, Kozlowska K, LaFaver K, LaFrance WC, Lidstone SC, Marapin RS, Maurer CW, Modirrousta M, Reinders AATS, Sojka P, Staab JP, Stone J, Szaflarski JP, Aybek S. Neuroimaging in Functional Neurological Disorder: State of the Field and Research Agenda. Neuroimage Clin 2021; 30:102623. [PMID: 34215138 PMCID: PMC8111317 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2021.102623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Functional neurological disorder (FND) was of great interest to early clinical neuroscience leaders. During the 20th century, neurology and psychiatry grew apart - leaving FND a borderland condition. Fortunately, a renaissance has occurred in the last two decades, fostered by increased recognition that FND is prevalent and diagnosed using "rule-in" examination signs. The parallel use of scientific tools to bridge brain structure - function relationships has helped refine an integrated biopsychosocial framework through which to conceptualize FND. In particular, a growing number of quality neuroimaging studies using a variety of methodologies have shed light on the emerging pathophysiology of FND. This renewed scientific interest has occurred in parallel with enhanced interdisciplinary collaborations, as illustrated by new care models combining psychological and physical therapies and the creation of a new multidisciplinary FND society supporting knowledge dissemination in the field. Within this context, this article summarizes the output of the first International FND Neuroimaging Workgroup meeting, held virtually, on June 17th, 2020 to appraise the state of neuroimaging research in the field and to catalyze large-scale collaborations. We first briefly summarize neural circuit models of FND, and then detail the research approaches used to date in FND within core content areas: cohort characterization; control group considerations; task-based functional neuroimaging; resting-state networks; structural neuroimaging; biomarkers of symptom severity and risk of illness; and predictors of treatment response and prognosis. Lastly, we outline a neuroimaging-focused research agenda to elucidate the pathophysiology of FND and aid the development of novel biologically and psychologically-informed treatments.
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- David L Perez
- Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Section of Cognitive Neuropsychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Epilepsy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz Iran; Department of Neurology, Jefferson Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Adult Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Geneva, Geneva Switzerland; Service of Neurology Department of Clinical Neuroscience, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Section of Cognitive Neuropsychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, EH16 4SB, UK
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- Institute of Mental Health, University College London, London, UK
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- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London UK Institute of Psychiatry Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Neurosciences Research Centre, St George's University of London, London, UK
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- James J. and Joan A. Gardner Center for Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, de Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Human Motor Control Section, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Human Motor Control Section, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Austin Health Heidelberg, Australia
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- Expertise Center Movement Disorders Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
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- The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney Medical School, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Neurology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Edmond J. Safra Program in Parkinson's Disease and the Morton and Gloria Shulman Movement Disorders Clinic, University Health Network and the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Expertise Center Movement Disorders Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic
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- Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology and Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN, USA
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- Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, EH16 4SB, UK
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham Epilepsy Center, Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Neurology Department, Psychosomatic Medicine Unit, Bern University Hospital Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Frucht L, Perez DL, Callahan J, MacLean J, Song PC, Sharma N, Stephen CD. Functional Dystonia: Differentiation From Primary Dystonia and Multidisciplinary Treatments. Front Neurol 2021; 11:605262. [PMID: 33613415 PMCID: PMC7894256 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.605262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Dystonia is a common movement disorder, involving sustained muscle contractions, often resulting in twisting and repetitive movements and abnormal postures. Dystonia may be primary, as the sole feature (isolated) or in combination with other movement disorders (combined dystonia), or as one feature of another neurological process (secondary dystonia). The current hypothesis is that dystonia is a disorder of distributed brain networks, including the basal ganglia, cerebellum, thalamus and the cortex resulting in abnormal neural motor programs. In comparison, functional dystonia (FD) may resemble other forms of dystonia (OD) but has a different pathophysiology, as a subtype of functional movement disorders (FMD). FD is the second most common FMD and amongst the most diagnostically challenging FMD subtypes. Therefore, distinguishing between FD and OD is important, as the management of these disorders is distinct. There are also different pathophysiological underpinnings in FD, with for example evidence of involvement of the right temporoparietal junction in functional movement disorders that is believed to serve as a general comparator of internal predictions/motor intentions with actual motor events resulting in disturbances in self-agency. In this article, we present a comprehensive review across the spectrum of FD, including oromandibular and vocal forms and discuss the history, clinical clues, evidence for adjunctive "laboratory-based" testing, pathophysiological research and prognosis data. We also provide the approach used at the Massachusetts General Hospital Dystonia Center toward the diagnosis, management and treatment of FD. A multidisciplinary approach, including neurology, psychiatry, physical, occupational therapy and speech therapy, and cognitive behavioral psychotherapy approaches are frequently required; pharmacological approaches, including possible targeted use of botulinum toxin injections and inpatient programs are considerations in some patients. Early diagnosis and treatment may help prevent unnecessary investigations and procedures, while facilitating the appropriate management of these highly complex patients, which may help to mitigate frequently poor clinical outcomes.
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- Lucy Frucht
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University, Boston, MA, United States
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- Cognitive Behavioral Neurology Unit, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Functional Neurological Disorder Research Program, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Neuropsychiatry Division, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- MGH Institute of Healthcare Professionals, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Occupational Therapy Department, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Functional Neurological Disorder Research Program, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Dystonia Center and Movement Disorders Unit, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Functional Neurological Disorder Research Program, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
- Dystonia Center and Movement Disorders Unit, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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Hassa T, Spiteri S, Schmidt R, Merkel C, Schoenfeld MA. Increased Amygdala Activity Associated With Cognitive Reappraisal Strategy in Functional Neurologic Disorder. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:613156. [PMID: 33841199 PMCID: PMC8032865 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.613156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Cognitive reappraisal is an emotion regulation strategy to reduce the impact of affective stimuli. This regulation could be incomplete in patients with functional neurologic disorder (FND) resulting in an overflowing emotional stimulation perpetuating symptoms in FND patients. Here we employed functional MRI to study cognitive reappraisal in FND. A total of 24 FND patients and 24 healthy controls employed cognitive reappraisal while seeing emotional visual stimuli in the scanner. The Symptom Checklist-90-R (SCL-90-R) was used to evaluate concomitant psychopathologies of the patients. During cognitive reappraisal of negative IAPS images FND patients show an increased activation of the right amygdala compared to normal controls. We found no evidence of downregulation in the amygdala during reappraisal neither in the patients nor in the control group. The valence and arousal ratings of the IAPS images were similar across groups. However, a subgroup of patients showed a significant higher account of extreme low ratings for arousal for negative images. These low ratings correlated inversely with the item "anxiety" of the SCL-90-R. The increased activation of the amygdala during cognitive reappraisal suggests altered processing of emotional stimuli in this region in FND patients.
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- Thomas Hassa
- Lurija Institute for Rehabilitation and Health Sciences, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany.,Neurological Rehabilitation Center Kliniken Schmieder, Allensbach, Germany
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- Lurija Institute for Rehabilitation and Health Sciences, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany.,Neurological Rehabilitation Center Kliniken Schmieder, Allensbach, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany.,Department of Psychotherapeutic Neurology, Neurological Rehabilitation Center Kliniken Schmieder, Konstanz, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany.,Leibniz-Institute for Neurobiology, Magdeburg, Germany.,Neurological Rehabilitation Center Kliniken Schmieder, Heidelberg, Germany
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Goodman AM, Diggs MD, Balachandran N, Kakulamarri PS, Oster RA, Allendorfer JB, Szaflarski JP. Repeatability of Neural and Autonomic Responses to Acute Psychosocial Stress. Front Neurosci 2020; 14:585509. [PMID: 33328855 PMCID: PMC7732671 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2020.585509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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FMRI Montreal Imaging Stress Tasks (MIST) have been shown to activate endocrine and autonomic stress responses that are mediated by a prefrontal cortex (PFC)-hippocampus-amygdala circuit. However, the stability of the neurobehavioral responses over time and the ability to monitor response to clinical interventions has yet to be validated. The objective of this study was to compare the fMRI and physiologic responses to acute psychosocial stress in healthy volunteers during initial and follow-up visits approximately 13 weeks later, simulating a typical duration of clinical intervention. We hypothesized that responses to stress would remain highly conserved across the 2 visits in the absence of an intervention. 15 healthy volunteers completed a variant of control math task (CMT) and stress math task (SMT) conditions based on MIST. Neural responses were modeled using an event-related design with estimates for math performance and auditory feedback for each task condition. For each visit, measures of stress reactivity included differential fMRI and heart rate (SMT-CMT), as well as salivary alpha-amylase before and after scanning sessions. The results revealed that differential fMRI, as well as increased heart rate and salivary alpha-amylase from before and after scanning remained similar between visits. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) values revealed areas of reliable task-dependent BOLD fMRI signal response across visits for peaks of clusters for the main effect of condition (SMT vs CMT) within dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), insula, and hippocampus regions during math performance and within subgenual ACC, posterior cingulate cortex, dorsolateral PFC regions during auditory feedback. Given that the neurobehavioral response to acute stress remained highly conserved across visits in the absence of an intervention, this study confirms the utility for MIST for assessing longitudinal changes in controlled trials that can identify underlying neurobiological mechanisms involved in mediating the efficacy of stress-reduction interventions.
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- Adam M Goodman
- Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Epilepsy Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Epilepsy Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Epilepsy Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Epilepsy Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Epilepsy Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Epilepsy Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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Bartl M, Kewitsch R, Hallett M, Tegenthoff M, Paulus W. Diagnosis and therapy of functional tremor a systematic review illustrated by a case report. Neurol Res Pract 2020; 2:35. [PMID: 33324935 PMCID: PMC7713151 DOI: 10.1186/s42466-020-00073-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Diagnosis of functional movement disorders and specifically functional tremor (FT) (representing 50% of them) remains demanding. Additionally, due to heterogeneity of the disorders, structured concepts and guidelines for diagnosis and therapy are difficult to establish. Ascertaining the state of knowledge to derive instructions for operating procedures is the aim of this review. Main text Based on a standardized systematic literature research using the term “psychogenic tremor” in the MEDLINE database dating back ten years, 76 studies were evaluated. Conventional features of FT are variability of frequency and amplitude. Further, response to distraction by motor and cognitive tasks is a key diagnostic feature in differentiation between organic and functional origin. A variety of electrophysiological tests have been evaluated including surface electromyography and accelerometry to establish laboratory-supported criteria for diagnosing tremor. Also, finger tapping tests have been used to identify FT, showing positive potential as supplementary evidence. Imaging studies in general are mostly underpowered and imaging cannot be used on an individual basis. Therapeutic studies in FT often have a diagnostic component. Cognitive behavioral therapy should be the preferred psychological treatment independent of additional psychiatric symptoms. Other psychotherapeutic methods show lack of evidence concerning FT. Relaxation techniques and physiotherapy are an important additional feature, especially in children and adolescents. In regard to drug therapy, randomized and blinded trials are not available. A significant decrease in rating scales could be detected after active, not sham repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation with a long-lasting effect. Also root magnetic stimulation seems to be effective. The clinical feature of tremor entrainment in FT can be used in combination with biofeedback as so-called tremor retrainment, using self-modulation of frequency and severity, to bring the movements under volitional control. Conclusion Diagnosis and treatment of FT is challenging and should include a combination of intensive clinical examination and targeted addition of standardized testing, especially electrophysiological methods. Often therapeutic effects have a diagnostic component. A multimodal strategy, considering psychological factors as a potential origin as well as maintaining effects seems to be most effective.
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- Michael Bartl
- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, University Medical Center, Robert Koch Str. 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, University Medical Center, Robert Koch Str. 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany
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- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health, Building 10, Room 7D37 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892-1428 USA
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- Department of Neurology, BG-University Hospital Bergmannsheil Bochum, Ruhr-University, Bürkle de la Camp-Platz 1, Bochum, 44789 Germany
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- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, University Medical Center, Robert Koch Str. 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany
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Thomsen BLC, Teodoro T, Edwards MJ. Biomarkers in functional movement disorders: a systematic review. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2020; 91:1261-1269. [PMID: 33087421 DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2020-323141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Functional movement disorders (FMD) are proposed to reflect a specific problem with voluntary control of movement, despite normal intent to move and an intact neural capacity for movement. In many cases, a positive diagnosis of FMD can be established on clinical grounds. However, the diagnosis remains challenging in certain scenarios, and there is a need for predictors of treatment response and long-term prognosis.In this context, we performed a systematic review of biomarkers in FMD. Eighty-six studies met our predefined criteria and were included.We found fairly reliable electroencephalography and electromyography-based diagnostic biomarkers for functional myoclonus and tremor. Promising biomarkers have also been described for functional paresis, gait and balance disorders. In contrast, there is still a lack of diagnostic biomarkers of functional dystonia and tics, where clinical diagnosis is often also more challenging. Importantly, many promising findings focus on pathophysiology and reflect group-level comparisons, but cannot differentiate on an individual basis. Some biomarkers also require access to time-consuming and resource-consuming techniques such as functional MRI.In conclusion, there are important gaps in diagnostic biomarkers in FMD in the areas of most clinical uncertainty. There is also is a lack of treatment response and prognostic biomarkers to aid in the selection of patients who would benefit from rehabilitation and other forms of treatment.
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- Birgitte Liang Chen Thomsen
- Neurology, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Neurosciences Research Centre, St George's University of London, London, UK.,Instituto de Medicina Molecular, University of Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Neurosciences Research Centre, St George's University of London, London, UK
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Clinical and neural responses to cognitive behavioral therapy for functional tremor. Neurology 2020; 95:890. [DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000010608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Goodman AM, Allendorfer JB, Blum AS, Bolding MS, Correia S, Ver Hoef LW, Gaston TE, Grayson LE, Kraguljac NV, Lahti AC, Martin AN, Monroe WS, Philip NS, Tocco K, Vogel V, LaFrance WC, Szaflarski JP. White matter and neurite morphology differ in psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. Ann Clin Transl Neurol 2020; 7:1973-1984. [PMID: 32991786 PMCID: PMC7545605 DOI: 10.1002/acn3.51198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To further evaluate the relationship between the clinical profiles and limbic and motor brain regions and their connecting pathways in psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES). Neurite Orientation Dispersion and Density Indices (NODDI) multicompartment modeling was used to test the relationships between tissue alterations in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and multiple psychiatric symptoms. METHODS The sample included participants with prior TBI (TBI; N = 37) but no PNES, and with TBI and PNES (TBI + PNES; N = 34). Participants completed 3T Siemens Prisma MRI high angular resolution imaging diffusion protocol. Statistical maps, including fractional anisotropy (FA), mean diffusivity (MD), neurite dispersion [orientation dispersion index (ODI)] and density [intracellular volume fraction (ICVF), and free water (i.e., isotropic) volume fraction (V-ISO)] signal intensity, were generated for each participant. Linear mixed-effects models identified clusters of between-group differences in indices of white matter changes. Pearson's r correlation tests assessed any relationship between signal intensity and psychiatric symptoms. RESULTS Compared to TBI, TBI + PNES revealed decreases in FA, ICVF, and V-ISO and increases in MD for clusters within cingulum bundle, uncinate fasciculus, fornix/stria terminalis, and corticospinal tract pathways (cluster threshold α = 0.05). Indices of white matter changes for these clusters correlated with depressive, anxiety, PTSD, psychoticism, and somatization symptom severity (FDR threshold α = 0.05). A follow-up within-group analysis revealed that these correlations failed to reach the criteria for significance in the TBI + PNES group alone. INTERPRETATION The results expand support for the hypothesis that alterations in pathways comprising the specific PNES network correspond to patient profiles. These findings implicate myelin-specific changes as possible contributors to PNES, thus introducing novel potential treatment targets.
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- Adam M. Goodman
- Department of Neurology and the UAB Epilepsy CenterUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabamaUSA
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- Department of Neurology and the UAB Epilepsy CenterUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabamaUSA
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- Department of NeurologyRhode Island HospitalProvidenceRhode IslandUSA
- Brown UniversityProvidenceRhode IslandUSA
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- Department of RadiologyUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabamaUSA
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- Brown UniversityProvidenceRhode IslandUSA
- Department of Psychiatry and Human BehaviorAlpert Medical SchoolBrown UniversityRhode Island HospitalProvidenceRhode IslandUSA
- Center for Neurorestoration and NeurotechnologyProvidence VA Medical CenterProvidenceRhode IslandUSA
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- Department of Neurology and the UAB Epilepsy CenterUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabamaUSA
- Birmingham VA Medical CenterBirminghamAlabamaUSA
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- Department of Neurology and the UAB Epilepsy CenterUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabamaUSA
- Birmingham VA Medical CenterBirminghamAlabamaUSA
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- Department of Neurology and the UAB Epilepsy CenterUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabamaUSA
- Birmingham VA Medical CenterBirminghamAlabamaUSA
- Children’s of AlabamaUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabamaUSA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral NeurobiologyUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabamaUSA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral NeurobiologyUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabamaUSA
- Departments of Neurobiology and NeurosurgeryUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabamaUSA
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- Department of Neurology and the UAB Epilepsy CenterUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabamaUSA
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- Department of Research ComputingUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabamaUSA
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- Brown UniversityProvidenceRhode IslandUSA
- Center for Neurorestoration and NeurotechnologyProvidence VA Medical CenterProvidenceRhode IslandUSA
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- Department of NeurologyRhode Island HospitalProvidenceRhode IslandUSA
- Brown UniversityProvidenceRhode IslandUSA
- Center for Neurorestoration and NeurotechnologyProvidence VA Medical CenterProvidenceRhode IslandUSA
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- Department of NeurologyRhode Island HospitalProvidenceRhode IslandUSA
- Brown UniversityProvidenceRhode IslandUSA
- Center for Neurorestoration and NeurotechnologyProvidence VA Medical CenterProvidenceRhode IslandUSA
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- Center for Neurorestoration and NeurotechnologyProvidence VA Medical CenterProvidenceRhode IslandUSA
- Departments of Psychiatry and NeurologyRhode Island Hospital and Brown UniversityProvidenceRhode IslandUSA
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- Department of Neurology and the UAB Epilepsy CenterUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabamaUSA
- Children’s of AlabamaUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabamaUSA
- Departments of Neurobiology and NeurosurgeryUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabamaUSA
- Comprehensive Neuroscience CenterUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabamaUSA
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Faul L, Knight LK, Espay AJ, Depue BE, LaFaver K. Neural activity in functional movement disorders after inpatient rehabilitation. Psychiatry Res Neuroimaging 2020; 303:111125. [PMID: 32585576 DOI: 10.1016/j.pscychresns.2020.111125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Functional movement disorders (FMD) are a common source of disability in neurology.While treatment of FMD can reduce motor severity and disability, the neural mechanisms implicated in such a response remain unclear. We aimed to investigate neural changes in patients with FMD after a one-week multidisciplinary motor retraining (MoRe) treatment program. Fourteen FMD patients completed an emotional Go/No-Go fMRI task before and after MoRe treatment. Standardized pre- and post-treatment videos were rated for motor severity by a blinded reviewer using the psychogenic movement disorder rating scale (PMDRS). PMDRS scores before and after treatment were used for whole-brain regression. PMDRS scores were significantly reduced after MoRe treatment. Worse severity prior to treatment was associated with greater primary motor cortex (M1) activation at baseline and a larger response to treatment. Globally, increased connectivity between bilateral amygdala and premotor regions was observed following treatment. Lower post-treatment PMDRS scores were associated with increased connectivity between amygdala and ventromedial prefrontal cortex, whereas higher post-treatment PMDRS scores (and poorer treatment response) were associated with increased connectivity between amygdala and M1. Motor retraining in FMD may reorganize activity and connectivity in emotion processing and motor planning networks, with shifts in amygdala connectivity from posterior to frontal/prefrontal regions.
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- L Faul
- Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Duke University, DurhamNC, United States
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- Interdisciplinary Program in Translational Neuroscience, University of Louisville, LouisvilleKY, United States; Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Louisville, LouisvilleKY, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Louisville, LouisvilleKY, United States; Department of Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology, University of Louisville, LouisvilleKY, United States.
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- Department of Neurology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States; Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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Saxena A, Godena E, Maggio J, Perez DL. Towards an Outpatient Model of Care for Motor Functional Neurological Disorders: A Neuropsychiatric Perspective. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2020; 16:2119-2134. [PMID: 32982250 PMCID: PMC7509337 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s247119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Functional neurological disorder (FND), a condition at the intersection of neurology and psychiatry, is a common and disabling outpatient referral to neurology and neuropsychiatry clinics. In this perspective article, we focus on the motor spectrum of FND (mFND), including individuals with functional movement disorders (FND-movt), functional limb weakness/paresis (FND-par) and functional [psychogenic non-epileptic/dissociative] seizures (FND-seiz). Over the past several decades, there have been dedicated efforts within the neurologic and psychiatric communities to create "rule-in" diagnostic criteria, as well as thoughtful approaches to the clinical interview, delivery of the diagnosis and the development of a patient-centered treatment plan. These advances allow the promotion of good clinical practices in the outpatient assessment and management of mFND. Informed by the literature and our prior clinical experiences, we provide suggestions on how to evaluate individuals with suspected functional motor symptoms - including conducting sensitive psychiatric and psychosocial screenings. Additional sections discuss common "rule-in" neurological examination and semiologic signs of motor FND, as well as approaches to deliver the diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan based on individual patient needs. To aid the development of shared (partially overlapping) expertise that catalyzes an interdisciplinary approach to mFND, the use of physiotherapy for therapeutic motor retraining and cognitive behavioral therapy to examine relationships between symptoms, thoughts, behaviors and emotions are also discussed. Additional clinical research is needed to further refine and operationalize the assessment and management of mFND, across clinics, healthcare settings and countries.
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- Aneeta Saxena
- Functional Neurological Disorder Clinical and Research Program, Cognitive Behavioral Neurology Unit, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Epilepsy Division, Department of Neurology, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Functional Neurological Disorder Clinical and Research Program, Cognitive Behavioral Neurology Unit, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Functional Neurological Disorder Clinical and Research Program, Cognitive Behavioral Neurology Unit, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Physical Therapy, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Functional Neurological Disorder Clinical and Research Program, Cognitive Behavioral Neurology Unit, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Neuropsychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Drane DL, Fani N, Hallett M, Khalsa SS, Perez DL, Roberts NA. A framework for understanding the pathophysiology of functional neurological disorder. CNS Spectr 2020; 26:1-7. [PMID: 32883381 PMCID: PMC7930164 DOI: 10.1017/s1092852920001789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The symptoms of functional neurological disorder (FND) are a product of its pathophysiology. The pathophysiology of FND is reflective of dysfunction within and across different brain circuits that, in turn, affects specific constructs. In this perspective article, we briefly review five constructs that are affected in FND: emotion processing (including salience), agency, attention, interoception, and predictive processing/inference. Examples of underlying neural circuits include salience, multimodal integration, and attention networks. The symptoms of each patient can be described as a combination of dysfunction in several of these networks and related processes. While we have gained a considerable understanding of FND, there is more work to be done, including determining how pathophysiological abnormalities arise as a consequence of etiologic biopsychosocial factors. To facilitate advances in this underserved and important area, we propose a pathophysiology-focused research agenda to engage government-sponsored funding agencies and foundations.
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- Daniel L. Drane
- Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Human Motor Control Section, NINDS, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Laureate Institute for Brain Research, Tulsa, OK, USA; Oxley College of Health Sciences, The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Cognitive Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry Units, Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Marapin RS, van der Stouwe AMM, de Jong BM, Gelauff JM, Vergara VM, Calhoun VD, Dalenberg JR, Dreissen YEM, Koelman JHTM, Tijssen MAJ, van der Horn HJ. The chronnectome as a model for Charcot's 'dynamic lesion' in functional movement disorders. Neuroimage Clin 2020; 28:102381. [PMID: 32927233 PMCID: PMC7495110 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2020.102381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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This exploratory study set out to investigate dynamic functional connectivity (dFC) in patients with jerky and tremulous functional movement disorders (JT-FMD). The focus in this work is on dynamic brain states, which represent distinct dFC patterns that reoccur in time and across subjects. Resting-state fMRI data were collected from 17 patients with JT-FMD and 17 healthy controls (HC). Symptom severity was measured using the Clinical Global Impression-Severity scale. Depression and anxiety were measured using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), respectively. Independent component analysis was used to extract functional brain components. After computing dFC, dynamic brain states were determined for every subject using k-means clustering. Compared to HC, patients with JT-FMD spent more time in a state that was characterized predominantly by increasing medial prefrontal, and decreasing posterior midline connectivity over time. They also tended to visit this state more frequently. In addition, patients with JT-FMD transitioned significantly more often between different states compared to HC, and incorporated a state with decreasing medial prefrontal, and increasing posterior midline connectivity in their attractor, i.e., the cyclic patterns of state transitions. Altogether, this is the first study that demonstrates altered functional brain network dynamics in JT-FMD that may support concepts of increased self-reflective processes and impaired sense of agency as driving factors in FMD.
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- Ramesh S Marapin
- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; Expertise Center Movement Disorders Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; Expertise Center Movement Disorders Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Tri-institutional Center for Translational Research in Neuroimaging and Data Science (TReNDS), Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Emory, 55 Park Pl NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States
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- Tri-institutional Center for Translational Research in Neuroimaging and Data Science (TReNDS), Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Emory, 55 Park Pl NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States.
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; Expertise Center Movement Disorders Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; Expertise Center Movement Disorders Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy programme as an intervention for people diagnosed with adult-onset, focal, isolated, idiopathic cervical dystonia: a feasibility study protocol. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2020; 6:100. [PMID: 32685184 PMCID: PMC7362556 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-020-00641-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Dystonia is one of the most common forms of movement disorder, caused by the co-contraction of antagonistic muscles, leading to abnormal postures and considerable disability. Non-motor symptoms, notably psychiatric disorders, are well recognised comorbid features of the disorder. However, there is no standardised model for the management of these symptoms in dystonia, with them frequently going undiagnosed and untreated. An internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy programme may provide a future model of care that also maximises available resources. Methods This study represents a two-armed randomised feasibility trail, aiming to recruit a total of 20 participants with a diagnosis of adult-onset primary focal cervical dystonia. Participants will be recruited from the Global Myoclonus Dystonia Registry and Dystonia Non-Motor Symptom Study (conducted at Cardiff University) based on presence of moderate symptoms of anxiety/depression as indicated by standardised questionnaires. All participants will undergo assessment at baseline, 3 and 6 months, with this including questionnaires for assessment of non-motor symptoms and clinical assessment of motor symptom severity. Participants will be randomised to either the control (n = 10) or treatment (n = 10) groups. The treatment group will be asked to complete one session of the online CBT program a week, for 8 weeks. The primary outcome measure will be the engagement of participants with the programme, with secondary outcomes of non-motor and motor symptom scores. Discussion Promising results have been shown using face-to-face cognitive behavioural therapy to reduce levels of anxiety and depression in individuals with a diagnosis of dystonia. However, no studies to date have sought to determine the feasibility of an internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy programme. A number of effective internet-based programmes have been developed that combat anxiety and depression in the general population, suggesting the potential for its effectiveness in cervical dystonia patients. Success with this study would significantly impact the clinical care delivery for patients with cervical dystonia, as well as widening potential access to effective treatment. Trial registration This feasibility trial has been registered with Health and Care Research Wales Research Directory. Trial registration number 44245. Date of registration: 21 November 2019. https://www.healthandcareresearch.gov.wales/research-studies-in-wales/
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Wittbrodt MT, Moazzami K, Shah AJ, Lima BB, Hammadah M, Mehta PK, Quyyumi AA, Vaccarino V, Nye JA, Bremner JD. Neural responses during acute mental stress are associated with angina pectoris. J Psychosom Res 2020; 134:110110. [PMID: 32345456 PMCID: PMC8082434 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2020.110110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Revised: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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UNLABELLED Angina pectoris is associated with increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients, an effect not entirely attributable to the severity of CAD. OBJECTIVE Examine brain correlates of mental stress in patients with CAD with and without a history of angina. METHODS Participants (n = 170) with stable CAD completed the Seattle Angina Questionnaire along with other psychometric assessments. In this cross-sectional study, participants underwent laboratory-based mental stress testing using mental arithmetic and public speaking tasks along with control conditions in conjunction with positron emission tomography brain imaging using radiolabeled water. Brain activity during mental stress was compared between participants who did or did not report chest pain/angina in the previous month. A factor analysis was coupled with dominance analysis to identify brain regions associated with angina. RESULTS Participants reporting angina in the past month experienced greater (p < .005) activations within the left: frontal lobe (z = 4.01), temporal gyrus (z = 3.32), parahippocampal gyrus (z = 3.16), precentral gyrus (z = 3.14), right fusiform gyrus (z = 3.07), and bilateral cerebellum (z = 3.50) and deactivations within the right frontal gyrus (z = 3.67), left precuneus (z = 3.19), and left superior temporal gyrus (z = 3.11) during mental stress. A factor containing the left motor areas, inferior frontal lobe, and operculum (average McFadden's number addition = 0.057) in addition to depression severity (0.10) and adulthood trauma exposure (0.064) correlated with angina history. CONCLUSIONS Self-reported angina in patients with stable CAD is associated with increased neural responses to stress in a network including the inferior frontal lobe, motor areas, and operculum, potentially indicating an upregulated pain perception response.
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- Matthew T. Wittbrodt
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America,Corresponding author at: 1821 Clifton Rd, Room 214, Atlanta, GA 30307, United States of America. (M.T. Wittbrodt)
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- Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America,Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America,Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America,Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America,Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America,Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America,Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, United States of America
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America,Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, United States of America,Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, GA, United States of America
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