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Evaluation of event-related desynchronization (ERD) preceding and following voluntary self-paced movement

Pfurtscheller, G, Aranibar, A·1979·Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology

DOI 10.1016/0013-4694(79)90063-4

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A method of accurate storage and on-line preprocessing of an EEG signal, preceding and following a trigger signal, elicited by button pressing, is described. The method was used to study the changes occurring in the power of the rhythmic activity within the alpha band in central areas, during voluntary, self-paced movement in 10 normal humans. A short-lasting decrease or phasic event-related desynchronization (ERD) of alpha power, representing mu activity, was observed in all 10 subjects. During the 2 sec period preceding movement the phasic ERD was mostly bilateral, but larger prior to right than to left thumb movement. At onset and during the first second of execution of movement, the phasic ERD was mostly bilateral but predominant in ipsilateral areas. Preceding or during movement, maximum ERD was observed in most cases in central-vertex regions.

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EEG Modifications during Visual and Motor Reactions Observed by Beta, Alpha, and Theta Quantification and Topographic Mapping
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“Alpha and beta oscillations constitute the most prominent rhythm in the frequency spectrum of the sensorimotor cortex [4, 5] and arise from synchronous postsynaptic potentials of pyramidal neurons in the sensorimotor cortex and are functionally related to motor behavior [6–8].”
Differences in Mu rhythm when seeing grasping/motor actions in a real context versus on screens
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“…band event-related changes were quantified as the percentage changes in frequency specific PSD values of active task intervals (i.e., drawing task compared to the baseline (i.e., waking-rest) condition; Pfurtscheller et al., 1997; Pfurtscheller and Aranibar, 1979; Pfurtscheller and Neuper, 1994).”
Variable Down-Selection for Brain-Computer Interfaces
Dias, N. S., Kamrunnahar, M., Mendes, P. M., Schiff, S. J., & Correia, J. H. (2010) · Communications in computer and information science · doi:10.1007/978-3-642-11721-3_12 · Cited by 4
Individual optimization of EEG channel and frequency ranges by means of genetic algorithm
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“In general, most studies involving a brain-computer interface (BCI) reported a short lasting block/decrease of the frequency power or event-related desynchronization (ERD) in the sensory motor rhythm (SMR) band (8-12 Hz) and in the beta band (13-30 Hz), with a time of only a few seconds as a result of self-paced motor…”
Background
First and second language in the brain: Neuronal correlates of language processing and spelling strategies
Weber, P., Kozel, N., Purgstaller, C., Kargl, R., Schwab, D., & Fink, A. (2012) · Brain and Language · doi:10.1016/j.bandl.2012.11.010 · Cited by 4
“Eventrelated desynchronization (%ERD; Pfurtscheller & Aranibar, 1979) describes a short-lasting and localized attenuation or blocking of rhythmic oscillatory activity (decrease) linked to an internally or externally-paced event (e.g. experimental task).”
EEG Processing to Discriminate Transitive-Intransitive Motor Imagery Tasks: Preliminary Evidences using Support Vector Machines
Catrambone, V., Greco, A., Averta, G., Bianchi, M., Vanello, N., Bicchi, A., Valenza, G., & Scilingo, E. P. (2018) · Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC) · doi:10.1109/embc.2018.8512239 · Cited by 4
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“Two approaches have been pursued for the intention decoding for BCI: (1) using voluntary self-regulation of specific brain signals such as slow cortical potential [41] and sensorimotor rhythms [42]; (2) using evoked brain activities such as P300 ERP [43, 44] and steady-state evoked potential [45, 46].”
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Binaural Background Noise Enhances Neuromagnetic Responses from Auditory Cortex
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Background
Group based Swarm evolution algorithm (GSEA) driven mental task classifier
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Prediction of specific hand movements using electroencephalographic signals
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Interacting with the Environment through Non-invasive Brain-Computer Interfaces
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Mécanismes physiopathologiques de la stimulation à haute fréquence dans la maladie de Parkinson : restauration des systèmes oscillatoires de haute et basse fréquences
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Using Temporal Evidence and Fusion of Time-Frequency Features for Brain- Computer Interfacing
Dharwarkar, G. S. (2005) · Cited by 4
Aggregating Classification Accuracy across Time: Application to Single Trial EEG
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Task-irrelevant alpha component analysis in motor imagery based brain computer interface
Lou, B., Hong, B., & Gao, S. (2008) · Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC) · doi:10.1109/iembs.2008.4649329 · Cited by 4
Myoklonus — motorisches Elementarphänomen bei gestörter zentraler Erregbarkeit
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An attention-based multiple band interaction network for motor imagery EEG decoding
Dang, W., Zhang, K., Li, H., Lv, D., Guo, W., & Gao, Z. (2025) · Applied Soft Computing · doi:10.1016/j.asoc.2025.113750 · Cited by 3
Personalized real-time inference of momentary excitability from human EEG
Haxel, L., Ahola, O., Kapoor, J., Ziemann, U., & Macke, J. H. (2025) · NeuroImage · doi:10.1016/j.neuroimage.2025.121547 · Cited by 3
Hybrid Brain/Neural Exoskeleton Enables Bimanual ADL Training in Routine Stroke Rehabilitation
Colucci, A., Vermehren, M., Angerhöfer, C., Peekhaus, N., Kim, W., Chang, W. K., Hömberg, V., Paik, N., & Soekadar, S. R. (2025) · Stroke · doi:10.1161/strokeaha.125.052008 · Cited by 4
“19 Downmodulation of sensorimotor rhythms (SMR) occurring during movement imagination/attempt, as measured by event-related desynchronization (ERD) 20 was evaluated in real-time.”
Digit Recognition System Using EEG Signal
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Self-paced vs. cue-based motor task: The difference in cortical activity
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VMD-WSST: A Combined BCI Algorithm to Predict Self-paced Gait Intention*
Hasan, S. M. S., & Bai, O. (2021) · IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics · doi:10.1109/smc52423.2021.9658856 · Cited by 4
“The most investigated neural phenomena in the recent studies are Event-Related Desynchronization (ERD) [8], [9], and Movement Related Cortical Potential (MRCP) [10].”
Background
Brain wave behavior in children with down syndrome following cortical neuromodulation combined with sensorimotor stimulation: observational study
Lopes, J. B. P., Miziara, I. M., Kahani, D., Parreira, R. B., Fonseca, D. R. P., Lazzari, R. D., Cordeiro, L. B., Naves, E. L. M., Cimolin, V., Galli, M., et al. (2022) · Physiotherapy Theory and Practice · doi:10.1080/09593985.2022.2147808 · Cited by 3
“These phenomena are in agreement with data described in previous studies involving participants with typical development (Brovelli, Battaglini, Naranjo, and Budai, 2002; Leocani et al., 1997; Pfurtscheller and Aranibar, 1979; Stancák and Pfurtscheller, 1996).”
Result
Pulse Intensity Effects of Burst and Tonic Spinal Cord Stimulation on Neural Responses to Brushing in Patients With Neuropathic Pain
Hewitt, D., Byrne, A., Henderson, J. R., Wilford, K., Chawla, R., Sharma, M. L., Frank, B., Fallon, N. B., Brown, C. A., & Stančák, A. (2022) · Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface · doi:10.1016/j.neurom.2022.11.001 · Cited by 3
Neural Interfaces Involving the CNS and PNS Combined with Upper Limb Actuators for Motor Rehabilitation After Stroke: Technical and Clinical Considerations
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Attention and Concentration for Software Developers
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“used as an indicator of mental workload [15].”
Method
Neurophysiological Oscillatory Mechanisms Underlying the Effect of Mirror Visual Feedback-Induced Illusion of Hand Movements on Nociception and Cortical Activation
Rizzo, M., Petrini, L., Percio, C. D., Arendt‐Nielsen, L., & Babiloni, C. (2024) · Brain Sciences · doi:10.3390/brainsci14070696 · Cited by 2
PMSA-Net: A parallel multi-scale attention network for MI-BCI classification
Cui, M., Chen, T., Jiao, Y., Zheng, Q., Pan, Y. F., & Xie, L. (2024) · ACM International Conference on Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, and Health Informatics (ACM-BCB) · doi:10.1145/3698587.3701382 · Cited by 3

Authors: Pfurtscheller, G., & Aranibar, A.
Affiliations: University of Graz (AT)
Venue: Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Published: 1979-02
Volume: 46
Issue: 2
Pages: 138-146
ISSN: 0013-4694 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1016/0013-4694(79)90063-4
OpenAlex: W2052684349
Cited by: 758
References: 6
Citations by year: 2026: 15 · 2025: 27 · 2024: 18 · 2023: 31 · 2022: 25 · 2021: 39 · 2020: 38 · 2019: 41 · 2018: 39 · 2017: 33 · 2016: 34 · 2015: 24 · 2014: 34 · 2013: 21 · 2012: 25
FWCI: 1.60
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/ (tdm)
Locations: Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neural dynamics and brain function
Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Muscle activation and electromyography studies
Keywords: event-related desynchronization, mu rhythm, alpha band, EEG preprocessing, thumb movement, motor cortex
MeSH terms: Adult, Alpha Rhythm, Brain, Computers, Cortical Synchronization, Electroencephalography, Female, Humans, Functional Laterality, Male, Movement

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