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Plastic modulation of PTSD resting‐state networks and subjective wellbeing by EEG neurofeedback

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Kluetsch, R. C., Ros, T., Théberge, J., Frewen, P. A., Calhoun, V. D., Schmahl, C., Jetly, R., Lanius, R. A.·2014·Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica

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Objective: Electroencephalographic ( EEG ) neurofeedback training has been shown to produce plastic modulations in salience network and default mode network functional connectivity in healthy individuals. In this study, we investigated whether a single session of neurofeedback training aimed at the voluntary reduction of alpha rhythm (8–12 Hz) amplitude would be related to differences in EEG network oscillations, functional MRI ( fMRI ) connectivity, and subjective measures of state anxiety and arousal in a group of individuals with post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Method: Twenty‐one individuals with PTSD related to childhood abuse underwent 30 min of EEG neurofeedback training preceded and followed by a resting‐state fMRI scan. Results: Alpha desynchronizing neurofeedback was associated with decreased alpha amplitude during training, followed by a significant increase (‘rebound’) in resting‐state alpha synchronization. This rebound was linked to increased calmness, greater salience network connectivity with the right insula, and enhanced default mode network connectivity with bilateral posterior cingulate, right middle frontal gyrus, and left medial prefrontal cortex. Conclusion: Our study represents a first step in elucidating the potential neurobehavioural mechanisms mediating the effects of neurofeedback treatment on regulatory systems in PTSD . Moreover, it documents for the first time a spontaneous EEG ‘rebound’ after neurofeedback, pointing to homeostatic/compensatory mechanisms operating in the brain.

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Authors
Kluetsch, R. C., Ros, T., Théberge, J., Frewen, P. A., Calhoun, V. D., Schmahl, C., Jetly, R., & Lanius, R. A.
Affiliations
  • Heidelberg University (DE)
  • University of Geneva (CH)
  • Lawson Health Research Institute (CA)
  • Western University (CA)
  • Mind Research Network (US)
  • Canadian Armed Forces (CA)
Corresponding author
Lanius, R. A.
Venue
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2013-11-25
Volume
130
Issue
2
Pages
123-136
ISSN
  • 0001-690X (ISSN-L)
  • 1600-0447
OpenAlex
W2163890131
Cited by
183
References
90
Citations by year
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FWCI
12.22
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • Canadian Institutes for Military and Veteran Health Research (W7714-125624/001/SV)
  • Lawson Health Research Institute (IRF-17-11)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
Keywords
post-traumatic stress disorder, neurofeedback, resting-state functional connectivity, salience network, default mode network, childhood abuse, subjective well-being, state anxiety, arousal, insula, posterior cingulate cortex, medial prefrontal cortex
MeSH terms
Adult, Alpha Rhythm, Anxiety, Arousal, Cerebral Cortex, Female, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Middle Aged, Nerve Net, Neuronal Plasticity, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Treatment Outcome, Neurofeedback, Connectome

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