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Zadeh AK, Sadeghbeigi N, Safakheil H, Setarehdan SK, Alibiglou L. Connecting the dots: Sensory cueing enhances functional connectivity between pre-motor and supplementary motor areas in Parkinson's disease. Eur J Neurosci 2024; 60:4332-4345. [PMID: 38858176 DOI: 10.1111/ejn.16437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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People with Parkinson's disease often exhibit improvements in motor tasks when exposed to external sensory cues. While the effects of different types of sensory cues on motor functions in Parkinson's disease have been widely studied, the underlying neural mechanism of these effects and the potential of sensory cues to alter the motor cortical activity patterns and functional connectivity of cortical motor areas are still unclear. This study aims to compare changes in oxygenated haemoglobin, deoxygenated haemoglobin and correlations among different cortical regions of interest during wrist movement under different external stimulus conditions between people with Parkinson's disease and controls. Ten Parkinson's disease patients and 10 age- and sex-matched neurologically healthy individuals participated, performing repetitive wrist flexion and extension tasks under auditory and visual cues. Changes in oxygenated and deoxygenated haemoglobin in motor areas were measured using functional near-infrared spectroscopy, along with electromyograms from wrist muscles and wrist movement kinematics. The functional near-infrared spectroscopy data revealed significantly higher neural activity changes in the Parkinson's disease group's pre-motor area compared to controls (p = 0.006), and functional connectivity between the supplementary motor area and pre-motor area was also significantly higher in the Parkinson's disease group when external sensory cues were present (p = 0.016). These results indicate that external sensory cues' beneficial effects on motor tasks are linked to changes in the functional connectivity between motor areas responsible for planning and preparation of movements.
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- Ali K Zadeh
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neuroscience, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Silva-Batista C, Liu W, Vitorio R, Stuart S, Quinn JF, Mancini M. The Time Course of Changes in Prefrontal Cortex Activity During Walking in People With Parkinson's Disease. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2024:15459683241265935. [PMID: 39075890 DOI: 10.1177/15459683241265935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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BACKGROUND Walking abnormalities in people with Parkinson's disease (PD) are characterized by a shift in locomotor control from healthy automaticity to compensatory, executive control, mainly located in the prefrontal cortex (PFC). Although PFC activity during walking increases in people with PD, the time course of PFC activity during walking and its relationship to clinical or gait characteristics is unknown. OBJECTIVE To identify the time course of PFC activity during walking in people with PD. To investigate whether clinical or gait variables would explain the PFC activity changes. METHODS Thirty-eight people with PD tested OFF medication wore a portable, functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) system to record relative PFC activity while walking. Wearable inertial sensors recorded spatiotemporal gait characteristics. Based on the PFC activity (fNIRS) in the late phase of the walking task (final 40 seconds), compared to the early phase (initial 40 seconds), participants were separated into 2 groups: reduced or sustained PFC activity. RESULTS People with PD who reduced PFC activity during walking had less impaired gait (eg, faster gait speed) than those who had a sustained increase in PFC activity (P < .05). Cognitive set-shifting ability explained 18% of the PFC activation in the group with a sustained increase in PFC activity (P = .033). CONCLUSIONS The time course of reduction in PFC activity corresponds to less impaired gait performance in people with PD, while a sustained increase in PFC activity is related to worse cognitive flexibility. Reduction in PFC activity while walking may indicate a less impaired, automatic control of walking.
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- Carla Silva-Batista
- Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
- Department of Neurology, Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS), Portland, OR, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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Yao Q, Chen L, Qu H, Fan W, He L, Li G, Hu J, Zou J, Huang G, Zeng Q. Comparable cerebral cortex activity and gait performance in elderly hypertensive and healthy individuals during dual-task walking: A fNIRS study. Brain Behav 2024; 14:e3568. [PMID: 38988039 PMCID: PMC11236899 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.3568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Hypertension increases the risk of cognitive impairment and related dementia, causing impaired executive function and unusual gait parameters. However, the mechanism of neural function illustrating this is unclear. Our research aimed to explore the differences of cerebral cortex activation, gait parameters, and working memory performance between healthy older adults (HA) and older hypertensive (HT) patients when performing cognitive and walking tasks. METHOD A total of 36 subjects, including 12 healthy older adults and 24 older hypertensive patients were asked to perform series conditions including single cognitive task (SC), single walking task (SW), and dual-task (DT), wearing functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) equipment and Intelligent Device for Energy Expenditure and Activity equipment to record cortical hemodynamic reactions and various gait parameters. RESULTS The left somatosensory cortex (L-S1) and bilateral supplementary motor area (SMA) showed higher cortical activation (p < .05) than HA when HT performed DT. The intragroup comparison showed that HT had higher cortical activation (p < .05) when performing DT as SW. The cognitive performance of HT was significantly worse (p < .05) than HA when executing SC. The activation of the L-S1, L-M1, and bilateral SMA in HT were significantly higher during SW (p < .05). CONCLUSION Hypertension can lead to cognitive impairment in the elderly, including executive function and walking function decline. As a result of these functional declines, elderly patients with hypertension are unable to efficiently allocate brain resources to support more difficult cognitive interference tasks and need to meet more complex task demands by activating more brain regions.
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- Qiuru Yao
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Albrecht F, Johansson H, Ekman U, Poulakis K, Bezuidenhout L, Pereira JB, Franzén E. Investigating underlying brain structures and influence of mild and subjective cognitive impairment on dual-task performance in people with Parkinson's disease. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9513. [PMID: 38664471 PMCID: PMC11045833 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60050-5] [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: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Cognitive impairment can affect dual-task abilities in Parkinson's disease (PD), but it remains unclear whether this is also driven by gray matter alterations across different cognitive classifications. Therefore, we investigated associations between dual-task performance during gait and functional mobility and gray matter alterations and explored whether these associations differed according to the degree of cognitive impairment. Participants with PD were classified according to their cognitive function with 22 as mild cognitive impairment (PD-MCI), 14 as subjective cognitive impairment (PD-SCI), and 20 as normal cognition (PD-NC). Multiple regression models associated dual-task absolute and interference values of gait speed, step-time variability, and reaction time, as well as dual-task absolute and difference values for Timed Up and Go (TUG) with PD cognitive classification. We repeated these regressions including the nucleus basalis of Meynert, dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, and hippocampus. We additionally explored whole-brain regressions with dual-task measures to identify dual-task-related regions. There was a trend that cerebellar alterations were associated with worse TUG dual-task in PD-SCI, but also with higher dual-task gait speed and higher dual-task step-time variability in PD-NC. After multiple comparison corrections, no effects of interest were significant. In summary, no clear set of variables associated with dual-task performance was found that distinguished between PD cognitive classifications in our cohort. Promising but non-significant trends, in particular regarding the TUG dual-task, do however warrant further investigation in future large-scale studies.
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- Franziska Albrecht
- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Alfred Nobels Allé 23, 141 52, Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Medical Unit Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Alfred Nobels Allé 23, 141 52, Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden
- Medical Unit Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Stockholm Sjukhem Foundation, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Neuro, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Medical Unit Medical Psychology, Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Alfred Nobels Allé 23, 141 52, Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Neuro, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Alfred Nobels Allé 23, 141 52, Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden
- Medical Unit Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Women's Health and Allied Health Professionals Theme, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Stockholm Sjukhem Foundation, Stockholm, Sweden
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Calvano A, Kleinholdermann U, Heun AS, Bopp MHA, Nimsky C, Timmermann L, Pedrosa DJ. Structural connectivity of low-frequency subthalamic stimulation for improving stride length in Parkinson's disease. Neuroimage Clin 2024; 42:103591. [PMID: 38507954 PMCID: PMC10965492 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2024.103591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND A reduction in stride length is considered a key characteristic of gait kinematics in Parkinson's disease (PD) and has been identified as a predictor of falls. Although low-frequency stimulation (LFS) has been suggested as a method to improve gait characteristics, the underlying structural network is not well understood. OBJECTIVE This study aims to investigate the structural correlates of changes in stride length during LFS (85 Hz). METHODS Objective gait performance was retrospectively evaluated in 19 PD patients who underwent deep brain stimulation (DBS) at 85 Hz and 130 Hz. Individual DBS contacts and volumes of activated tissue (VAT) were computed using preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and postoperative computed tomography (CT) scans. Structural connectivity profiles to predetermined cortical and mesencephalic areas were estimated using a normative connectome. RESULTS LFS led to a significant improvement in stride length compared to 130 Hz stimulation. The intersection between VAT and the associative subregion of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) was associated with an improvement in stride length and had structural connections to the supplementary motor area, prefrontal cortex, and pedunculopontine nucleus. Conversely, we found that a lack of improvement was linked to stimulation volumes connected to cortico-diencephalic fibers bypassing the STN dorsolaterally. The robustness of the connectivity model was verified through leave-one-patient-out, 5-, and 10-fold cross cross-validation paradigms. CONCLUSION These findings offer new insights into the structural connectivity that underlies gait changes following LFS. Targeting the non-motor subregion of the STN with LFS on an individual level may present a potential therapeutic approach for PD patients with gait disorders.
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- Alexander Calvano
- Department of Neurology, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany; Center of Mind, Brain and Behaviour, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Center of Mind, Brain and Behaviour, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany; Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Center of Mind, Brain and Behaviour, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany; Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany; Center of Mind, Brain and Behaviour, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany; Center of Mind, Brain and Behaviour, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
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Shin H, Kim R, Park K, Byun K. Role of exercise in modulating prefrontal cortical activation for improved gait and cognition in Parkinson's disease patients. Phys Act Nutr 2024; 28:37-44. [PMID: 38719465 PMCID: PMC11079376 DOI: 10.20463/pan.2024.0006] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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PURPOSE This narrative review evaluated the impact of exercise on gait and cognitive functions in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), focusing on prefrontal cortical (PFC) activation assessed using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). METHODS A literature search was conducted in the PubMed and Web of Science databases using keywords such as "Parkinson's disease," "gait," "cognitive functions," "exercise," and "NIRS," focusing on publications from the last decade. Studies measuring PFC activity using NIRS during gait tasks in patients with PD were selected. RESULTS The review indicated that patients with PD demonstrate increased PFC activity during gait tasks compared to healthy controls, suggesting a greater cognitive demand for movement control. Exercise has been shown to enhance neural efficiency, thus improving gait and cognitive functions. CONCLUSION Exercise is crucial for improving gait and cognitive functions in patients with PD through increased PFC activation. This emphasizes the importance of incorporating exercise into PD management plans and highlights the need for further studies on its long-term effects and the neurobiological mechanisms underlying its benefits, with the aim of optimizing therapeutic strategies and improving patients' quality of life.
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- Heehyun Shin
- Division of Sport Science, Sport Science Institute, Health Promotion Center, Incheon National University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul Metropolitan Government – Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical and Robotics Engineering, Incheon National University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Sport Science, Sport Science Institute, Health Promotion Center, Incheon National University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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Zhang H, Cao X, Wang L, Tong Q, Sun H, Gan C, Shan A, Yuan Y, Zhang K. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation improves gait and cortical activity in Parkinson's disease: A pilot randomized study. CNS Neurosci Ther 2023; 29:3889-3900. [PMID: 37311693 PMCID: PMC10651956 DOI: 10.1111/cns.14309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE In this randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial, we explored the effect of 20 Hz transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on gait impairments in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients and investigated the underlying neural mechanism. METHODS In total, 22 PD patients and 14 healthy controls were enrolled. PD patients were randomized (1:1) to receive active or sham taVNS (same position as active taVNS group but without releasing current) twice a day for 1 week. Meanwhile, all subjects were measured activation in the bilateral frontal and sensorimotor cortex during usual walking by functional near-infrared spectroscopy. RESULTS PD patients showed instable gait with insufficient range of motion during usual walking. Active taVNS improved gait characteristics including step length, stride velocity, stride length, and step length variability compared with sham taVNS after completion of the 7-day therapy. No difference was found in the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale III, Timed Up and Go, Tinetti Balance, and Gait scores. Moreover, PD patients had higher relative change of oxyhemoglobin in the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, pre-motor area, supplementary motor area, primary motor cortex, and primary somatosensory cortex than HCs group during usual walking. Hemodynamic responses in the left primary somatosensory cortex were significantly decreased after taVNS therapy. CONCLUSION taVNS can relieve gait impairments and remodel sensorimotor integration in PD patients.
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- Heng Zhang
- Department of NeurologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of NeurologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of NeurologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of NeurologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of NeurologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of NeurologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of NeurologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of NeurologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of NeurologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityNanjingChina
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Christodoulou CC, Onisiforou A, Zanos P, Papanicolaou EZ. Unraveling the transcriptomic signatures of Parkinson's disease and major depression using single-cell and bulk data. Front Aging Neurosci 2023; 15:1273855. [PMID: 38020762 PMCID: PMC10664927 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2023.1273855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background Motor symptoms are well-characterized in Parkinson's disease (PD). However, non-motor symptoms, such as depression, are commonly observed and can appear up to 10 years before motor features, resulting in one-third of individuals being misdiagnosed with a neuropsychiatric disorder. Thus, identifying diagnostic biomarkers is crucial for accurate PD diagnosis during its prodromal or early stages. Methods We employed an integrative approach, combining single nucleus RNA and bulk mRNA transcriptomics to perform comparative molecular signatures analysis between PD and major depressive disorder (MDD). We examined 39,834 nuclei from PD (GSE202210) and 32,707 nuclei from MDD (GSE144136) in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC) of Brodmann area 9. Additionally, we analyzed bulk mRNA peripheral blood samples from PD compared to controls (GSE49126, GSE72267), as well as MDD compared to controls (GSE39653). Results Our findings show a higher proportion of astrocytes, and oligodendrocyte cells in the dlPFC of individuals with PD vs. MDD. The excitatory to inhibitory neurons (E/I) ratio analysis indicates that MDD has a ratio close to normal 80/20, while PD has a ratio of 62/38, indicating increased inhibition in the dlPFC. Microglia displayed the most pronounced differences in gene expression profiles between the two conditions. In PD, microglia display a pro-inflammatory phenotype, while in MDD, they regulate synaptic transmission through oligodendrocyte-microglia crosstalk. Analysis of bulk mRNA blood samples revealed that the COL5A, MID1, ZNF148, and CD22 genes were highly expressed in PD, whereas the DENR and RNU1G2 genes were highly expressed in MDD. CD22 is involved in B-cell activation and the negative regulation of B-cell receptor signaling. Additionally, CD86, which provides co-stimulatory signals for T-cell activation and survival, was found to be a commonly differentially expressed gene in both conditions. Pathway analysis revealed several immune-related pathways common in both conditions, including the complement and coagulation cascade, and B-cell receptor signaling. Discussion This study demonstrates that bulk peripheral immune cells play a role in both conditions, but neuroinflammation in the dlPFC specifically manifests in PD as evidenced by the analysis of single nucleus dlPFC datasets. Integrating these two omics levels offers a better understanding of the shared and distinct molecular pathophysiology of PD and MDD in both the periphery and the brain. These findings could lead to potential diagnostic biomarkers, improving accuracy and guiding pharmacological treatments.
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- Christiana C. Christodoulou
- Neuroepidemiology Department, The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics, Nicosia, Cyprus
- The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics Is a Full Member of the European Reference Network-Rare Neurological Diseases (ERN-RND), Tübingen, Germany
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- Translational Neuropharmacology Laboratory, Department of Psychology, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Translational Neuropharmacology Laboratory, Department of Psychology, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Neuroepidemiology Department, The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics, Nicosia, Cyprus
- The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics Is a Full Member of the European Reference Network-Rare Neurological Diseases (ERN-RND), Tübingen, Germany
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Sousani M, Rojas RF, Preston E, Ghahramani M. Toward a Multi-Modal Brain-Body Assessment in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review in fNIRS. IEEE J Biomed Health Inform 2023; 27:4840-4853. [PMID: 37639416 DOI: 10.1109/jbhi.2023.3308901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) causes impairments in cortical structures leading to motor and cognitive symptoms. While common disease management and treatment strategies mainly depend on the subjective assessment of clinical scales and patients' diaries, research in recent years has focused on advances in automatic and objective tools to help with diagnosing PD and determining its severity. Due to the link between brain structure deficits and physical symptoms in PD, objective brain activity and body motion assessment of patients have been studied in the literature. This study aimed to explore the relationship between brain activity and body motion measures of people with PD to look at the feasibility of diagnosis or assessment of PD using these measures. In this study, we summarised the findings of 24 selected papers from the complete literature review using the Scopus database. Selected studies used both brain activity recording using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and motion assessment using sensors for people with PD in their experiments. Results include 1) the most common study protocol is a combination of single tasks. 2) Prefrontal cortex is mostly studied region of interest in the literature. 3) Oxygenated haemoglobin (HbO 2) concentration is the predominant metric utilised in fNIRS, compared to deoxygenated haemoglobin (HHb). 4) Motion assessment in people with PD is mostly done with inertial measurement units (IMUs) and electronic walkway. 5) The relationship between brain activity and body motion measures is an important factor that has been neglected in the literature.
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Sainbhi AS, Vakitbilir N, Gomez A, Stein KY, Froese L, Zeiler FA. Non-Invasive Mapping of Cerebral Autoregulation Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: A Study Protocol. Methods Protoc 2023; 6:58. [PMID: 37368002 DOI: 10.3390/mps6030058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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The ability of cerebral vessels to maintain a fairly constant cerebral blood flow is referred to as cerebral autoregulation (CA). Using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) paired with arterial blood pressure (ABP) monitoring, continuous CA can be assessed non-invasively. Recent advances in NIRS technology can help improve the understanding of continuously assessed CA in humans with high spatial and temporal resolutions. We describe a study protocol for creating a new wearable and portable imaging system that derives CA maps of the entire brain with high sampling rates at each point. The first objective is to evaluate the CA mapping system's performance during various perturbations using a block-trial design in 50 healthy volunteers. The second objective is to explore the impact of age and sex on regional disparities in CA using static recording and perturbation testing in 200 healthy volunteers. Using entirely non-invasive NIRS and ABP systems, we hope to prove the feasibility of deriving CA maps of the entire brain with high spatial and temporal resolutions. The development of this imaging system could potentially revolutionize the way we monitor brain physiology in humans since it would allow for an entirely non-invasive continuous assessment of regional differences in CA and improve our understanding of the impact of the aging process on cerebral vessel function.
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- Amanjyot Singh Sainbhi
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Price Faculty of Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Price Faculty of Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6, Canada
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- Section of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9, Canada
- Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Price Faculty of Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Price Faculty of Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Price Faculty of Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6, Canada
- Section of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9, Canada
- Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9, Canada
- Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada
- Division of Anaesthesia, Department of Medicine, Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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Ranchet M, Hoang I, Derollepot R, Paire-Ficout L. Between-sessions test-retest reliability of prefrontal cortical activity during usual walking in patients with Parkinson's Disease: A fNIRS study. Gait Posture 2023; 103:99-105. [PMID: 37156165 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2023.05.003] [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: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Examining between-sessions test-retest reliability of functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) data is crucial to better interpret rehabilitation-related changes in the hemodynamic response. RESEARCH QUESTION This study investigated test-retest reliability of prefrontal activity during usual walking in 14 patients with Parkinson's Disease with a fixed retest intervals of five weeks. METHODS Fourteen patients performed usual walking in two sessions (T0 and T1). Relative changes in cortical activity (oxy and deoxyhemoglobin: ∆HbO2 and ∆HbR, respectively) in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) using fNIRS system and gait performance were measured. Test-retest reliability of mean ∆HbO2 for the total DLPFC and for each hemisphere were measured using paired t-test, intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), and Bland-Altman plots with 95% agreement. Pearson correlations between cortical activity and gait performance were also performed. RESULTS Moderate reliability was found for ∆HbO2 in the total DLPFC (mean difference of ∆HbO2 between T1 and T0 = -0.005 µmol, p = 0.93; ICC average = 0.72). However, test-retest reliability of ∆HbO2 was poorer when considering each hemisphere. SIGNIFICANCE Findings suggest that fNIRS may be used as a reliable tool for rehabilitation studies in patients with PD. Test-retest reliability of fNIRS data between 2 sessions during walking tasks should be interpreted respectively of gait performance.
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- M Ranchet
- TS2-LESCOT, Univ Gustave Eiffel, IFSTTAR, Univ Lyon, F-69675 Lyon, France.
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- TS2-LESCOT, Univ Gustave Eiffel, IFSTTAR, Univ Lyon, F-69675 Lyon, France
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- TS2-LESCOT, Univ Gustave Eiffel, IFSTTAR, Univ Lyon, F-69675 Lyon, France
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- TS2-LESCOT, Univ Gustave Eiffel, IFSTTAR, Univ Lyon, F-69675 Lyon, France
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Greenfield J, Delcroix V, Ettaki W, Derollepot R, Paire-Ficout L, Ranchet M. Left and Right Cortical Activity Arising from Preferred Walking Speed in Older Adults. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:3986. [PMID: 37112327 PMCID: PMC10141493 DOI: 10.3390/s23083986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Cortical activity and walking speed are known to decline with age and can lead to an increased risk of falls in the elderly. Despite age being a known contributor to this decline, individuals age at different rates. This study aimed to analyse left and right cortical activity changes in elderly adults regarding their walking speed. Cortical activation and gait data were obtained from 50 healthy older individuals. Participants were then grouped into a cluster based on their preferred walking speed (slow or fast). Analyses on the differences of cortical activation and gait parameters between groups were carried out. Within-subject analyses on left and right-hemispheric activation were also performed. Results showed that individuals with a slower preferred walking speed required a higher increase in cortical activity. Individuals in the fast cluster presented greater changes in cortical activation in the right hemisphere. This work demonstrates that categorizing older adults by age is not necessarily the most relevant method, and that cortical activity can be a good indicator of performance with respect to walking speed (linked to fall risk and frailty in the elderly). Future work may wish to explore how physical activity training influences cortical activation over time in the elderly.
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- Julia Greenfield
- Laboratory of Industrial and Human Automation Control, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science, UMR 8201—LAMIH, University Polytechnic Hauts-de-France, F-59313 Valenciennes, France
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- Laboratory of Industrial and Human Automation Control, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science, UMR 8201—LAMIH, University Polytechnic Hauts-de-France, F-59313 Valenciennes, France
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- Laboratory of Industrial and Human Automation Control, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science, UMR 8201—LAMIH, University Polytechnic Hauts-de-France, F-59313 Valenciennes, France
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- Health, Safety and Transport Department, Laboratory Ergonomics and Cognitive Sciences Applied to Transport (TS2-LESCOT), University Gustave Eiffel, The French Institute of Science and Technology for Transport, Development and Networks (IFSTTAR), University of Lyon, F-69675 Lyon, France
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- Health, Safety and Transport Department, Laboratory Ergonomics and Cognitive Sciences Applied to Transport (TS2-LESCOT), University Gustave Eiffel, The French Institute of Science and Technology for Transport, Development and Networks (IFSTTAR), University of Lyon, F-69675 Lyon, France
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- Health, Safety and Transport Department, Laboratory Ergonomics and Cognitive Sciences Applied to Transport (TS2-LESCOT), University Gustave Eiffel, The French Institute of Science and Technology for Transport, Development and Networks (IFSTTAR), University of Lyon, F-69675 Lyon, France
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Wang Y, Yu N, Lu J, Zhang X, Wang J, Shu Z, Cheng Y, Zhu Z, Yu Y, Liu P, Han J, Wu J. Increased Effective Connectivity of the Left Parietal Lobe During Walking Tasks in Parkinson's Disease. JOURNAL OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE 2023; 13:165-178. [PMID: 36872789 PMCID: PMC10041419 DOI: 10.3233/jpd-223564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND In Parkinson's disease (PD), walking may depend on the activation of the cerebral cortex. Understanding the patterns of interaction between cortical regions during walking tasks is of great importance. OBJECTIVE This study investigated differences in the effective connectivity (EC) of the cerebral cortex during walking tasks in individuals with PD and healthy controls. METHODS We evaluated 30 individuals with PD (62.4±7.2 years) and 22 age-matched healthy controls (61.0±6.4 years). A mobile functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) was used to record cerebral oxygenation signals in the left prefrontal cortex (LPFC), right prefrontal cortex (RPFC), left parietal lobe (LPL), and right parietal lobe (RPL) and analyze the EC of the cerebral cortex. A wireless movement monitor was used to measure the gait parameters. RESULTS Individuals with PD demonstrated a primary coupling direction from LPL to LPFC during walking tasks, whereas healthy controls did not demonstrate any main coupling direction. Compared with healthy controls, individuals with PD showed statistically significantly increased EC coupling strength from LPL to LPFC, from LPL to RPFC, and from LPL to RPL. Individuals with PD showed decreased gait speed and stride length and increased variability in speed and stride length. The EC coupling strength from LPL to RPFC negatively correlated with speed and positively correlated with speed variability in individuals with PD. CONCLUSION In individuals with PD, the left prefrontal cortex may be regulated by the left parietal lobe during walking. This may be the result of functional compensation in the left parietal lobe.
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- Yue Wang
- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- College of Artificial Intelligence, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Intelligent Robotics, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- College of Artificial Intelligence, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Intelligent Robotics, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurology, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- College of Artificial Intelligence, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Intelligent Robotics, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurology, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- College of Artificial Intelligence, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Intelligent Robotics, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Neurology, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cerebral Vascular and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Tianjin Neurosurgical Institute, Tianjin, China
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Ye X, Peng L, Sun N, He L, Yang X, Zhou Y, Xiong J, Shen Y, Sun R, Liang F. Hotspots and trends in fNIRS disease research: A bibliometric analysis. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1097002. [PMID: 36937686 PMCID: PMC10017540 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1097002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Objective To summarize the general information and hotspots of functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS)-based clinical disease research over the past 10 years and provide some references for future research. Methods The related literature published between 1 January 2011 and 31 January 2022 was retrieved from the Web of Science core database (WoS). Bibliometric visualization analysis of countries/regions, institutions, authors, journals, keywords and references were conducted by using CiteSpace 6.1.R3. Results A total of 467 articles were included, and the annual number of articles published over nearly a decade showed an upward trend year-by-year. These articles mainly come from 39 countries/regions and 280 institutions. The representative country and institution were the USA and the University of Tubingen. We identified 266 authors, among which Andreas J Fallgatter and Ann-Christine Ehlis were the influential authors. Neuroimage was the most co-cited journal. The major topics in fNIRS disease research included activation, prefrontal cortex, working memory, cortex, and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). In recent years, the Frontier topics were executive function, functional connectivity, performance, diagnosis, Alzheimer's disease, children, and adolescents. Based on the burst of co-cited references, gait research has received much attention. Conclusion This study conducted a comprehensive, objective, and visual analysis of publications, and revealed the status of relevant studies, hot topics, and trends concerning fNIRS disease research from 2011 to 2022. It is hoped that this work would help researchers to identify new perspectives on potential collaborators, important topics, and research Frontiers.
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- Xiangyin Ye
- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First People’s Hospital of Longquanyi District, Chengdu, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Center and Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First People’s Hospital of Longquanyi District, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, The First People’s Hospital of Longquanyi District, Chengdu, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First People’s Hospital of Longquanyi District, Chengdu, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Ruirui Sun,
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Fanrong Liang,
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Moreira-Neto A, Ugrinowitsch C, Coelho DB, de Lima-Pardini AC, Barbosa ER, Teixeira LA, Amaro E, Horak FB, Mancini M, Nucci MP, Silva-Batista C. Freezing of gait, gait initiation, and gait automaticity share a similar neural substrate in Parkinson's disease. Hum Mov Sci 2022; 86:103018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2022.103018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Ding H, Droby A, Anwar AR, Bange M, Hausdorff JM, Nasseroleslami B, Mirelman A, Maidan I, Groppa S, Muthuraman M. Treadmill training in Parkinson's disease is underpinned by the interregional connectivity in cortical-subcortical network. NPJ Parkinsons Dis 2022; 8:153. [PMID: 36369264 PMCID: PMC9652466 DOI: 10.1038/s41531-022-00427-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Treadmill training (TT) has been extensively used as an intervention to improve gait and mobility in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Regional and global effects on brain activity could be induced through TT. Training effects can lead to a beneficial shift of interregional connectivity towards a physiological range. The current work investigates the effects of TT on brain activity and connectivity during walking and at rest by using both functional near-infrared spectroscopy and functional magnetic resonance imaging. Nineteen PD patients (74.0 ± 6.59 years, 13 males, disease duration 10.45 ± 6.83 years) before and after 6 weeks of TT, along with 19 age-matched healthy controls were assessed. Interregional effective connectivity (EC) between cortical and subcortical regions were assessed and its interrelation to prefrontal cortex (PFC) activity. Support vector regression (SVR) on the resting-state ECs was used to predict prefrontal connectivity. In response to TT, EC analysis indicated modifications in the patients with PD towards the level of healthy controls during walking and at rest. SVR revealed cerebellum related connectivity patterns that were associated with the training effect on PFC. These findings suggest that the potential therapeutic effect of training on brain activity may be facilitated via changes in compensatory modulation of the cerebellar interregional connectivity.
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- Hao Ding
- Department of Neurology, Focus Program Translational Neuroscience (FTN), University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
- Academic Unit of Neurology, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Neurology, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Laboratory for Early Markers of Neurodegeneration (LEMON), Center for the Study of Movement, Cognition, and Mobility (CMCM), Neurological Institute, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Biomedical Engineering Centre, UET Lahore (KSK Campus), Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Neurology, Focus Program Translational Neuroscience (FTN), University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Laboratory for Early Markers of Neurodegeneration (LEMON), Center for the Study of Movement, Cognition, and Mobility (CMCM), Neurological Institute, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Department of Physical Therapy, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Academic Unit of Neurology, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Neurology, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Laboratory for Early Markers of Neurodegeneration (LEMON), Center for the Study of Movement, Cognition, and Mobility (CMCM), Neurological Institute, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Neurology, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Laboratory for Early Markers of Neurodegeneration (LEMON), Center for the Study of Movement, Cognition, and Mobility (CMCM), Neurological Institute, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Department of Neurology, Focus Program Translational Neuroscience (FTN), University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany.
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- Department of Neurology, Focus Program Translational Neuroscience (FTN), University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany.
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Harris DM. Using near-infrared spectroscopy to explore cardiovascular function and muscle oxidative properties within people with Parkinson's disease. J Physiol 2022; 600:4807-4809. [PMID: 36183240 DOI: 10.1113/jp283759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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- Dale M Harris
- First Year College, Victoria University, VIC, Australia.,Institute for Health and Sport (IHeS), Victoria University, VIC, Australia
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Zhang X, Wang Y, Lu J, Wang J, Shu Z, Cheng Y, Zhu Z, Liu P, Yu Y, Yu N, Han J, Wu J. Fronto-parietal cortex activation during walking in patients with Parkinson's disease adopting different postural strategies. Front Neurol 2022; 13:998243. [PMID: 36353125 PMCID: PMC9638124 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.998243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Cortical activation patterns in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) may be influenced by postural strategies, but the underlying neural mechanisms remain unclear. Our aim is to examine the role of the fronto-parietal lobes in patients with PD adopting different postural strategies and the effect of dual task (DT) on fronto-parietal activation. Methods Two groups of patients with PD adopting either the posture first strategy (PD-PF) or the posture second strategy (PD-PS) were examined respectively when in the “OFF” state while single-walking task (SW) and DT. Frontal and parietal lobe activity was assessed by functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and measuring gait parameters. Linear mixed models were used for analyses. Results Patients with PD who adopted PS had greater cortical activation than those who adopted PF, and there was no difference between PF and PS in the behavioral parameters. For oxyhemoglobin levels, the task condition (SW vs. DT) had a main effect in fronto-parietal lobes. Postural strategy (PD-PF vs. PD-PS) a main effect in the left prefrontal cortex (LPFC), left parietal lobe (LPL), and right parietal lobe (RPL) regions. In the task of walking with and without the cognitive task, patients with PD adopting PS had higher activation in the LPL than those adopting PF. In DT, only PD patients who adopted PS had elevated oxyhemoglobin levels in the LPFC, right prefrontal cortex (RPFC), and LPL compared with the SW, whereas patients with PD who adopted PF showed no differences in any region. Conclusion Different patterns of fronto-parietal activation exist between PD-PF and PD-PS. This may be because PD-PS require greater cortical functional compensation than those adopting PF.
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- Xinyuan Zhang
- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- College of Artificial Intelligence, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Intelligent Robotics, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Neurorehabilitation and Neurology, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- College of Artificial Intelligence, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Intelligent Robotics, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Neurorehabilitation and Neurology, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- College of Artificial Intelligence, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Intelligent Robotics, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- College of Artificial Intelligence, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Intelligent Robotics, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
- Jianda Han
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- Department of Neurorehabilitation and Neurology, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Cerebral Vascular and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Tianjin Neurosurgical Institute, Tianjin, China
- *Correspondence: Jialing Wu
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Liu YC, Yang YR, Yeh NC, Ku PH, Lu CF, Wang RY. Multiarea Brain Activation and Gait Deterioration During a Cognitive and Motor Dual Task in Individuals With Parkinson Disease. J Neurol Phys Ther 2022; 46:260-269. [PMID: 35404916 DOI: 10.1097/npt.0000000000000402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE In people with Parkinson disease (PD), gait performance deteriorating during dual-task walking has been noted in previous studies. However, the effects of different types of dual tasks on gait performance and brain activation are still unknown. The purpose of this study was to investigate cognitive and motor dual-task walking performance on multiarea brain activity in individuals with PD. METHODS Twenty-eight participants with PD were recruited and performed single walking (SW), walking while performing a cognitive task (WCT), and walking while performing a motor task (WMT) at their self-selected speed. Gait performance including walking speed, stride length, stride time, swing cycle, temporal and spatial variability, and dual-task cost (DTC) was recorded. Brain activation of the prefrontal cortex (PFC), premotor cortex (PMC), and supplementary motor areas (SMA) were measured using functional near-infrared spectroscopy during walking. RESULTS Walking performance deteriorated upon performing a secondary task, especially the cognitive task. Also, a higher and more sustained activation in the PMC and SMA during WCT, as compared with the WMT and SW, in the late phase of walking was found. During WMT, however, the SMA and PMC did not show increased activation compared with during SW. Moreover, gait performance was negatively correlated with PMC and SMA activity during different walking tasks. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Individuals with mild to moderate PD demonstrated gait deterioration during dual-task walking, especially during WCT. The SMA and PMC were further activated in individuals with PD when performing cognitive dual-task walking.Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text.Video Abstract available for more insights from the authors (see the Video, Supplemental Digital Content 1, available at: http://links.lww.com/JNPT/A383 ).
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- Yan-Ci Liu
- School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan (Y.C.L.); and Departments of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology (Y.R.Y., N.C.Y., P.H.K., R.Y.W.) and Biomedical Imaging and Radiological science (C.F.L.), National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Effects of square-stepping exercise on executive function in individuals with Parkinson's disease: A randomized controlled pilot study. Geriatr Nurs 2022; 47:273-279. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Lu J, Wang Y, Shu Z, Zhang X, Wang J, Cheng Y, Zhu Z, Yu Y, Wu J, Han J, Yu N. fNIRS-based brain state transition features to signify functional degeneration after Parkinson's disease. J Neural Eng 2022; 19. [PMID: 35917809 DOI: 10.1088/1741-2552/ac861e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative brain disorder, and early diagnosis is of vital importance for treatment. Existing methods are mainly focused on behavior examination, while the functional neurodegeneration after PD has not been well explored. This paper aims to investigate the brain functional variation of PD patients in comparison with healthy controls. APPROACH In this work, we propose brain hemodynamic states and state transition features to signify functional degeneration after PD. Firstly, a functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS)-based experimental paradigm was designed to capture brain activation during dual-task walking from PD patients and healthy controls. Then, three brain states, named expansion, contraction, and intermediate states, were defined with respect to the oxyhemoglobin and deoxyhemoglobin responses. After that, two features were designed from a constructed transition factor and concurrent variations of oxy- and deoxy-hemoglobin over time, to quantify the transitions of brain states. Further, a support vector machine classifier was trained with the proposed features to distinguish PD patients and healthy controls. RESULTS Experimental results showed that our method with the proposed brain state transition features achieved classification accuracy of 0:8200 and F score of 0:9091, and outperformed existing fNIRS-based methods. Compared with healthy controls, PD patients had significantly smaller transition acceleration and transition angle. SIGNIFICANCE The proposed brain state transition features well signify functional degeneration of PD patients and may serve as promising functional biomarkers for PD diagnosis.
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- Jiewei Lu
- College of Artificial Intelligence, Nankai University, Haihe Education Park, Tongyan Road No.38, Tianjin, 300350, CHINA
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- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, No22.Qixiangtai Rd.,Heping Dist, Tianjin, Tianjin, 300070, CHINA
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- College of Artificial Intelligence, Nankai University, Haihe Education Park, Tongyan Road No.38, Tianjin, 300350, CHINA
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- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, No22.Qixiangtai Rd.,Heping Dist, Tianjin, 300070, CHINA
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- Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, No22.Qixiangtai Rd.,Heping Dist, Tianjin, 300070, CHINA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, No.122, Qixiangtai Road, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300060, CHINA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, No.122, Qixiangtai Road, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300060, CHINA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, No.122, Qixiangtai Road, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300060, CHINA
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- Department of Neurology, Tianjin Huanhu Hospital, No.122, Qixiangtai Road, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300060, CHINA
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- College of Artificial Intelligence, Nankai University, Haihe Education Park, Tongyan Road No.38, Tianjin, 300350, CHINA
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- College of Artificial Intelligence, Nankai University, Haihe Education Park, Tongyan Road No.38, Tianjin, 300350, CHINA
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Hoang I, Paire-Ficout L, Derollepot R, Perrey S, Devos H, Ranchet M. Increased prefrontal activity during usual walking in aging. Int J Psychophysiol 2022; 174:9-16. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2022.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Revised: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Bardakan MM, Fink GR, Zapparoli L, Bottini G, Paulesu E, Weiss PH. Imaging the neural underpinnings of freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease. NEUROIMAGE: CLINICAL 2022; 35:103123. [PMID: 35917720 PMCID: PMC9421505 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2022.103123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Review of recent (after 2012) imaging studies on Parkinsonian freezing of gait. Virtual reality studies report functional decoupling of cortico-striatal circuits. Motor imagery studies reveal increased recruitment of parieto-occipital regions. fNIRS studies converge on reporting higher activity within prefrontal regions. Imaging findings support pathophysiological models of freezing of gait.
Freezing of gait (FoG) is a paroxysmal and sporadic gait impairment that severely affects PD patients’ quality of life. This review summarizes current neuroimaging investigations that characterize the neural underpinnings of FoG in PD. The review presents and discusses the latest advances across multiple methodological domains that shed light on structural correlates, connectivity changes, and activation patterns associated with the different pathophysiological models of FoG in PD. Resting-state fMRI studies mainly report cortico-striatal decoupling and disruptions in connectivity along the dorsal stream of visuomotor processing, thus supporting the ‘interference’ and the ‘perceptual dysfunction’ models of FoG. Task-based MRI studies employing virtual reality and motor imagery paradigms reveal a disruption in functional connectivity between cortical and subcortical regions and an increased recruitment of parieto-occipital regions, thus corroborating the ‘interference’ and ‘perceptual dysfunction’ models of FoG. The main findings of fNIRS studies of actual gait primarily reveal increased recruitment of frontal areas during gait, supporting the ‘executive dysfunction’ model of FoG. Finally, we discuss how identifying the neural substrates of FoG may open new avenues to develop efficient treatment strategies.
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Hoang I, Ranchet M, Cheminon M, Derollepot R, Devos H, Perrey S, Luauté J, Danaila T, Paire-Ficout L. An intensive exercise-based training program reduces prefrontal activity during usual walking in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Clin Park Relat Disord 2022; 6:100128. [PMID: 34988428 PMCID: PMC8704467 DOI: 10.1016/j.prdoa.2021.100128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Revised: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Patients with Parkinson’s disease have increased prefrontal activity during usual walking. After SIROCCO training, prefrontal activity decreased and gait performance improved in patients. An intensive exercise-based training program increased automaticity of gait in patients with PD. Findings highlight the potential of neuroplasticity in PD after exercise.
Introduction Parkinson’s disease (PD) leads to a progressive loss of locomotor automaticity. Consequently, PD patients rely more on executive resources for the control of gait, resulting in increased prefrontal activity while walking. Exercise-based training programs may improve automaticity of walking and reduce prefrontal activity in this population. This study aimed to assess the effect of an intensive multidisciplinary exercise-based training program on prefrontal activity and gait performance during usual walking in PD patients. Method Fourteen patients (mean age: 67 ± 9; disease duration: 6 ± 5 years; Hoehn and Yahr score: 1.9 ± 0.6) were included in this study. They were assessed in ON stage at three different times at 5-week intervals: two times before the training program (T0 and T1) and once after the training program (T2). Gait performance (stride time, speed, stride length, cadence, and their respective coefficient of variation) and cortical activity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) using functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) were measured during usual walking. Results Patients had reduced cortical activity of the DLPFC at T2 compared to T1 (p = 0.003). Patients had shorter stride time at T2 compared to T1 (p = 0.025) and tended to have longer stride length at T2 than at T1 (p = 0.056). Conclusion The training program led to positive effects on prefrontal activity and gait performance. Reduced prefrontal activity during usual walking after training program suggests that patients may have a greater reserve capacity to face more challenging walking conditions. Further studies will investigate the effect of this training on cortical activity during dual-task walking..
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- I. Hoang
- TS2-LESCOT, Univ Gustave Eiffel, IFSTTAR, Univ Lyon, F-69675 Lyon, France
- Corresponding author at: Université Gustave Eiffel, TS2-LESCOT, Cité des Mobilités, 25, Avenue François Mitterrand, Case 24, F-69675 Bron Cedex, France.
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- TS2-LESCOT, Univ Gustave Eiffel, IFSTTAR, Univ Lyon, F-69675 Lyon, France
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- Service de Rééducation Neurologique, Hôpital Henry-Gabrielle, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- TS2-LESCOT, Univ Gustave Eiffel, IFSTTAR, Univ Lyon, F-69675 Lyon, France
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training, School of Health Professions, The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- EuroMov Digital Health in Motion, Univ Montpellier, IMT Mines Alès, Montpellier, France
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- Service de Rééducation Neurologique, Hôpital Henry-Gabrielle, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
- Inserm UMR-S 1028, CNRS UMR 529, ImpAct, Centre de Recherche en Neurosciences de Lyon, université Lyon-1, 16, avenue Lépine, 69676 Bron, France
- Université de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Centre de Neurosciences Cognitives, Service de Neurologie C, Hôpital Neurologique Pierre Wertheimer, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon I, Lyon, France
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- TS2-LESCOT, Univ Gustave Eiffel, IFSTTAR, Univ Lyon, F-69675 Lyon, France
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Asahara R, Ishii K, Liang N, Hatanaka Y, Hihara K, Matsukawa K. Regional difference in prefrontal oxygenation before and during overground walking in humans: a wearable multichannel NIRS study. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2022; 322:R28-R40. [PMID: 34843411 DOI: 10.1152/ajpregu.00192.2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Using wireless multichannel near-infrared spectroscopy, regional difference in cortical activity over the prefrontal cortex (PFC) was examined before and during overground walking and in response to changes in speed and cognitive demand. Oxygenated-hemoglobin concentration (Oxy-Hb) as index of cortical activity in ventrolateral PFC (VLPFC), dorsolateral PFC (DLPFC), and frontopolar cortex (FPC) was measured in 14 subjects, whereas heart rate was measured as estimation of exercise intensity in six subjects. The impact of mental imagery on prefrontal Oxy-Hb was also explored. On both sides, Oxy-Hb in VLPFC, DLPFC, and lateral FPC was increased before the onset of normal-speed walking, whereas Oxy-Hb in medial FPC did not respond before walking onset. During the walking, Oxy-Hb further increased in bilateral VLPFC, whereas Oxy-Hb was decreased in DLPFC and lateral and medial FPC. Increasing walking speed did not alter the increase in Oxy-Hb in VLPFC but counteracted the decrease in Oxy-Hb in DLPFC (but not in lateral and medial FPC). Treadmill running evoked a greater Oxy-Hb increase in DLPFC (n = 5 subjects). Furthermore, increasing cognitive demand during walking, by deprivation of visual feedback, counteracted the decrease in Oxy-Hb in DLPFC and lateral and medial FPC, but it did not affect the increase in Oxy-Hb in VLPFC. Taken together, the profound and localized Oxy-Hb increase is a unique response for the VLPFC. The regional heterogeneity of the prefrontal Oxy-Hb responses to natural overground walking was accentuated by increasing walking speed or cognitive demand, suggesting functional distinction within the PFC.
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- Ryota Asahara
- Department of Integrative Physiology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.,Human Informatics and Interaction Research Institute, grid.208504.bNational Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.,Human Informatics and Interaction Research Institute, grid.208504.bNational Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.,Cognitive Motor Neuroscience, Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.,Department of Applied Clinical Research, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Pol F, Salehinejad MA, Baharlouei H, Nitsche MA. The effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on gait in patients with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review. Transl Neurodegener 2021; 10:22. [PMID: 34183062 PMCID: PMC8240267 DOI: 10.1186/s40035-021-00245-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background Gait problems are an important symptom in Parkinson’s disease (PD), a progressive neurodegenerative disease. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a neuromodulatory intervention that can modulate cortical excitability of the gait-related regions. Despite an increasing number of gait-related tDCS studies in PD, the efficacy of this technique for improving gait has not been systematically investigated yet. Here, we aimed to systematically explore the effects of tDCS on gait in PD, based on available experimental studies. Methods Using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) approach, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and PEDro databases were searched for randomized clinical trials assessing the effect of tDCS on gait in patients with PD. Results Eighteen studies were included in this systematic review. Overall, tDCS targeting the motor cortex and supplementary motor area bilaterally seems to be promising for gait rehabilitation in PD. Studies of tDCS targeting the dorosolateral prefrontal cortex or cerebellum showed more heterogeneous results. More studies are needed to systematically compare the efficacy of different tDCS protocols, including protocols applying tDCS alone and/or in combination with conventional gait rehabilitation treatment in PD. Conclusions tDCS is a promising intervention approach to improving gait in PD. Anodal tDCS over the motor areas has shown a positive effect on gait, but stimulation of other areas is less promising. However, the heterogeneities of methods and results have made it difficult to draw firm conclusions. Therefore, systematic explorations of tDCS protocols are required to optimize the efficacy.
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- Fateme Pol
- Musculoskeletal Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Psychology and Neurosciences, Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors, Dortmund, Germany
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- Musculoskeletal Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Psychology and Neurosciences, Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors, Dortmund, Germany.,Department of Neurology, University Medical Hospital Bergmannsheil, Bochum, Germany
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Lin JP, Feng HS, Zhai H, Shen X. Cerebral Hemodynamic Responses to the Difficulty Level of Ambulatory Tasks in Patients With Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2021; 35:755-768. [PMID: 34171982 DOI: 10.1177/15459683211028548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background. Ambulatory tasks are the important components of balance training which effectively improve postural stability and functional activities in persons with Parkinson's disease (PD). The difficulty level of an ambulatory task is usually set in the form of attention, direction, speed, or amplitude requirement. Objectives. This study aimed to explore the neural mechanisms of cerebral hemodynamic responses to the difficulty level of ambulatory tasks in persons with PD. Methods. We included ten studies that examined cerebral hemodynamic responses during ambulatory tasks at different difficulty levels in persons with PD. The change in hemodynamic responses was synthesized and meta-analyzed. Results. Patients during "ON" medication had higher relative change in oxygenated hemoglobin (ΔHBO2) in the prefrontal cortex in response to difficulty levels of ambulatory tasks, which is comparable to that in healthy elderly individuals. However, patients during "OFF" medication did not show cortical activation in response to difficulty levels. During the lower-difficulty tasks, patients during "ON" medication demonstrated higher ΔHBO2 than healthy elderly participants and patients during "OFF" medication. Factors found to significantly contribute to the heterogeneity across studies included subjects' type and cognitive status, task duration, setting, and filter used for functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) data pre-processing. Conclusions. The findings suggest that ambulatory task at a higher difficulty level could be necessary to train the cortical capacity of PD persons, which should be conducted during "ON" medication; meanwhile, the contributing factors to the heterogeneity of studies would be useful as a reference when designing comparable fNIRS studies.
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- Jin P Lin
- 540176School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China
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- 12476Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- 540176School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.,435846Shanghai YangZhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center), Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- 12476Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,435846Shanghai YangZhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center), Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Conceição NR, Gobbi LTB, Nóbrega-Sousa P, Orcioli-Silva D, Beretta VS, Lirani-Silva E, Okano AH, Vitório R. Aerobic Exercise Combined With Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Over the Prefrontal Cortex in Parkinson Disease: Effects on Cortical Activity, Gait, and Cognition. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2021; 35:717-728. [PMID: 34047235 DOI: 10.1177/15459683211019344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Since people with Parkinson disease (PD) rely on limited prefrontal executive resources for the control of gait, interventions targeting the prefrontal cortex (PFC) may help in managing PD-related gait impairments. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can be used to modulate PFC excitability and improve prefrontal cognitive functions and gait. OBJECTIVE We investigated the effects of adding anodal tDCS applied over the PFC to a session of aerobic exercise on gait, cognition, and PFC activity while walking in people with PD. METHODS A total of 20 people with PD participated in this randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled crossover study. Participants attended two 30-minute sessions of aerobic exercise (cycling at moderate intensity) combined with different tDCS conditions (active- or sham-tDCS), 1 week apart. The order of sessions was counterbalanced across the sample. Anodal tDCS (2 mA for 20 minutes [active-tDCS] or 10 s [sham-tDCS]) targeted the PFC in the most affected hemisphere. Spatiotemporal gait parameters, cognitive functions, and PFC activity while walking were assessed before and immediately after each session. RESULTS Compared with the pre-assessment, participants decreased step time variability (effect size: -0.4), shortened simple and choice reaction times (effect sizes: -0.73 and -0.57, respectively), and increased PFC activity in the stimulated hemisphere while walking (effect size: 0.54) only after aerobic exercise + active-tDCS. CONCLUSION The addition of anodal tDCS over the PFC to a session of aerobic exercise led to immediate positive effects on gait variability, processing speed, and executive control of walking in people with PD.
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- Núbia Ribeiro Conceição
- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Graduate Program in Movement Sciences, Rio Claro, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Graduate Program in Movement Sciences, Rio Claro, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Graduate Program in Movement Sciences, Rio Claro, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Graduate Program in Movement Sciences, Rio Claro, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Graduate Program in Movement Sciences, Rio Claro, SP, Brazil
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- Oregon Health and Science University, Department of Neurology, Portland, OR, USA
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- Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Center for Mathematics, Computation and Cognition, São Bernardo do Campo, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Graduate Program in Movement Sciences, Rio Claro, SP, Brazil.,Oregon Health and Science University, Department of Neurology, Portland, OR, USA
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Kahya M, Lyons KE, Pahwa R, Akinwuntan AE, He J, Devos H. Pupillary Response to Postural Demand in Parkinson's Disease. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:617028. [PMID: 33987171 PMCID: PMC8111006 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.617028] [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: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background: Individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may need to spend more mental and physical effort (i.e., cognitive workload) to maintain postural control. Pupillary response reflects cognitive workload during postural control tasks in healthy controls but has not been investigated as a measure of postural demand in PD. Objectives: To compare pupillary response during increased postural demand using vision occlusion and dual tasking between individuals with PD and healthy controls. Methods: Thirty-three individuals with PD and thirty-five healthy controls were recruited. The four conditions lasted 60 s and involved single balance task with eyes open; single balance task with eyes occluded; dual task with eyes open; dual task with eyes occluded. The dual task comprised the Auditory Stroop test. Pupillary response was recorded using an eye tracker. The balance was assessed by using a force plate. Two-way Repeated Measures ANOVA and LSD post-hoc tests were employed to compare pupillary response and Center of Pressure (CoP) displacement across the four conditions and between individuals with PD and healthy controls. Results: Pupillary response was higher in individuals with PD compared to healthy controls (p = 0.009) and increased with more challenging postural conditions in both groups (p < 0.001). The post-hoc analysis demonstrated increased pupillary response in the single balance eyes occluded (p < 0.001), dual task eyes open (p = 0.01), and dual task eyes occluded (p < 0.001) conditions compared to single task eyes open condition. Conclusion: Overall, the PD group had increased pupillary response with increased postural demand compared to the healthy controls. In the future, pupillary response can be a potential tool to understand the neurophysiological underpinnings of falls risk in the PD population.
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- Melike Kahya
- Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, United States
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, United States
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- Office of the Dean, School of Health Professions, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, United States.,Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, School of Health Professions, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, School of Health Professions, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, United States
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Cortical Activity Linked to Clocking in Deaf Adults: fNIRS Insights with Static and Animated Stimuli Presentation. Brain Sci 2021; 11:brainsci11020196. [PMID: 33562848 PMCID: PMC7914875 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11020196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2020] [Revised: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The question of the possible impact of deafness on temporal processing remains unanswered. Different findings, based on behavioral measures, show contradictory results. The goal of the present study is to analyze the brain activity underlying time estimation by using functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) techniques, which allow examination of the frontal, central and occipital cortical areas. A total of 37 participants (19 deaf) were recruited. The experimental task involved processing a road scene to determine whether the driver had time to safely execute a driving task, such as overtaking. The road scenes were presented in animated format, or in sequences of 3 static images showing the beginning, mid-point, and end of a situation. The latter presentation required a clocking mechanism to estimate the time between the samples to evaluate vehicle speed. The results show greater frontal region activity in deaf people, which suggests that more cognitive effort is needed to process these scenes. The central region, which is involved in clocking according to several studies, is particularly activated by the static presentation in deaf people during the estimation of time lapses. Exploration of the occipital region yielded no conclusive results. Our results on the frontal and central regions encourage further study of the neural basis of time processing and its links with auditory capacity.
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