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Alpha down-regulation neurofeedback training effects on implicit motor learning and consolidation | |
Nan,Wenya1,2,3; Yang,Limin2,3; Wan,Feng2,3; Zhu,Frank4; Hu,Yong4 | |
2020-04-01 | |
Source Publication | Journal of Neural Engineering |
ISSN | 1741-2560 |
Volume | 17Issue:2 |
Abstract | Objective. Implicit motor learning, which is a non-conscious form of learning characterized by motor performance improvement with practice, plays an essential role in various daily activities. Earlier study using neurofeedback training (NFT), a type of brain-computer interaction that enables the user to learn self-regulating his/her own brain activity, demonstrated that down-regulating alpha over primary motor cortex by NFT could immediately facilitate the implicit motor learning in a relatively simple motor task. However, detailed effects on EEG and implicit motor learning due to NFT especially in a more complex motor task are still unclear. Approach. We designed a single-blind sham-controlled between-subject study to examine whether alpha down-regulation NFT could facilitate implicit motor learning and also its consolidation in a more difficult and motor predominant task. At left primary motor cortex (C3) in two days, the alpha NFT group received alpha down-regulation training through auditory feedback while the sham-control group received random beta NFT. At the end of NFT, all participants performed the continuous tracking task with their dominant (right) hand to evaluate the implicit motor learning immediately. Finally, the continuous tracking task was performed again on the next day to assess consolidation effects. Main results. The alpha NFT group successfully decreased alpha amplitude during NFT, whereas the sham-control group maintained alpha at a relatively stable level. There was unfortunately no statistical evidence proving that the alpha NFT group significantly enhanced the implicit motor learning at the end of NFT and the consolidation on the next day compared to the sham-control group. Nevertheless, a significant correlation was found between the alpha change trend during NFT and the implicit motor learning for all participants, suggesting that faster alpha down-regulation was associated with better implicit motor learning. Significance. The findings suggested a close link between implicit motor learning and alpha change induced by NFT. |
DOI | 10.1088/1741-2552/ab7c1b |
URL | View the original |
Indexed By | SCIE ; SSCI |
Language | 英語English |
WOS Research Area | Engineering ; Neurosciences & Neurology |
WOS Subject | Engineering, Biomedical ; Neurosciences |
WOS ID | WOS:000523607900001 |
Publisher | IOP Publishing Ltd, TEMPLE CIRCUS, TEMPLE WAY, BRISTOL BS1 6BE, ENGLAND Journal Impact Factor : Journal Citation Reports TM |
Scopus ID | 2-s2.0-85082881428 |
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Document Type | Journal article |
Collection | DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING |
Corresponding Author | Wan,Feng |
Affiliation | 1.Department of Psychology,Shanghai Normal University,Shanghai,China 2.Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,University of Macau,Macao 3.Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences,Institute of Collaborative Innovation,University of Macau,Macao 4.Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology,Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine,University of Hong Kong,Hong Kong |
First Author Affilication | University of Macau; INSTITUTE OF COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION |
Corresponding Author Affilication | University of Macau; INSTITUTE OF COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION |
Recommended Citation GB/T 7714 | Nan,Wenya,Yang,Limin,Wan,Feng,et al. Alpha down-regulation neurofeedback training effects on implicit motor learning and consolidation[J]. Journal of Neural Engineering, 2020, 17(2). |
APA | Nan,Wenya., Yang,Limin., Wan,Feng., Zhu,Frank., & Hu,Yong (2020). Alpha down-regulation neurofeedback training effects on implicit motor learning and consolidation. Journal of Neural Engineering, 17(2). |
MLA | Nan,Wenya,et al."Alpha down-regulation neurofeedback training effects on implicit motor learning and consolidation".Journal of Neural Engineering 17.2(2020). |
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