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Cognitive Training with Neurofeedback Using fNIRS Improves Cognitive Function in Older Adults

This study examined the effects of a 4-week cognitive training program with neurofeedback (CT-NF) among 86 healthy adults (M = 66.34 years, range 54–84) randomized to either a treatment (app-based ABC games) or control (Tetris) group. Participants completed seven cognitive assessments, pre- and post...

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Autores principales: Acevedo, Bianca P., Dattatri, Novia, Le, Jennifer, Lappinga, Claire, Collins, Nancy L.
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Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9104766/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35564926
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095531
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author Acevedo, Bianca P.
Dattatri, Novia
Le, Jennifer
Lappinga, Claire
Collins, Nancy L.
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description This study examined the effects of a 4-week cognitive training program with neurofeedback (CT-NF) among 86 healthy adults (M = 66.34 years, range 54–84) randomized to either a treatment (app-based ABC games) or control (Tetris) group. Participants completed seven cognitive assessments, pre- and post-intervention, and measured their cortical brain activity using a XB-01 functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) brain sensor, while engaging in CT-NF. The treatment (ABC) group showed significant (pre/post-intervention) improvements in memory (MEM), verbal memory (VBM), and composite cognitive function, while the control group did not. However, both groups showed significant improvements in processing speed (PS) and executive function (EF). In line with other studies, we found that strength of cortical brain activity (measured during CT-NF) was associated with both cognitive (pre and post) and game performance. In sum, our findings suggest that CT-NF and specifically ABC exercises, confer improved cognition in the domains of MEM, VBM, PS, and EF.
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spelling pubmed-91047662022-05-14 Cognitive Training with Neurofeedback Using fNIRS Improves Cognitive Function in Older Adults Acevedo, Bianca P. Dattatri, Novia Le, Jennifer Lappinga, Claire Collins, Nancy L. Int J Environ Res Public Health Article This study examined the effects of a 4-week cognitive training program with neurofeedback (CT-NF) among 86 healthy adults (M = 66.34 years, range 54–84) randomized to either a treatment (app-based ABC games) or control (Tetris) group. Participants completed seven cognitive assessments, pre- and post-intervention, and measured their cortical brain activity using a XB-01 functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) brain sensor, while engaging in CT-NF. The treatment (ABC) group showed significant (pre/post-intervention) improvements in memory (MEM), verbal memory (VBM), and composite cognitive function, while the control group did not. However, both groups showed significant improvements in processing speed (PS) and executive function (EF). In line with other studies, we found that strength of cortical brain activity (measured during CT-NF) was associated with both cognitive (pre and post) and game performance. In sum, our findings suggest that CT-NF and specifically ABC exercises, confer improved cognition in the domains of MEM, VBM, PS, and EF. MDPI 2022-05-02 /pmc/articles/PMC9104766/ /pubmed/35564926 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095531 Text en © 2022 by the authors. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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title_short Cognitive Training with Neurofeedback Using fNIRS Improves Cognitive Function in Older Adults
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url https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9104766/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35564926
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095531
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