Functional near-infrared spectroscopy in the neuropsychological assessment of spatial memory: A systematic review

Llana, Tania; Fernández-Baizán, Cristina; Méndez-López, Magdalena; Fidalgo, Camino; Méndez, Marta

doi:10.1016/j.actpsy.2022.103525

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“…The fNIRS method has been used in numerous studies of working memory [ 31 ] since the frontal cortex associated with this cognitive domain is well accessible to NIRS measurements. In this study, we evaluated NVC responses by comparing the 2‐back (Figure 1 ) and 1‐back (Figure 2 ) task conditions with the 0‐back task condition.…”

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Impaired Neurovascular Coupling and Increased Functional Connectivity in the Frontal Cortex Predict Age‐Related Cognitive Dysfunction

Mukli,

Pinto,

Owens

et al. 2023

Advanced Science

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Impaired cerebrovascular function contributes to the genesis of age‐related cognitive decline. In this study, the hypothesis is tested that impairments in neurovascular coupling (NVC) responses and brain network function predict cognitive dysfunction in older adults. Cerebromicrovascular and working memory function of healthy young (n = 21, 33.2±7.0 years) and aged (n = 30, 75.9±6.9 years) participants are assessed. To determine NVC responses and functional connectivity (FC) during a working memory (n‐back) paradigm, oxy‐ and deoxyhemoglobin concentration changes from the frontal cortex using functional near‐infrared spectroscopy are recorded. NVC responses are significantly impaired during the 2‐back task in aged participants, while the frontal networks are characterized by higher local and global connection strength, and dynamic FC (p < 0.05). Both impaired NVC and increased FC correlate with age‐related decline in accuracy during the 2‐back task. These findings suggest that task‐related brain states in older adults require stronger functional connections to compensate for the attenuated NVC responses associated with working memory load.

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confidence: 99%

Impaired Neurovascular Coupling and Increased Functional Connectivity in the Frontal Cortex Predict Age‐Related Cognitive Dysfunction

Mukli,

Pinto,

Owens

et al. 2023

Advanced Science

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“…Examples of these small‐scale tasks include mentally rotating, folding, or melting objects in the mind's eye. These are the types of spatial processes often measured by neuropsychological tests (Llana et al, 2022), and measures of these processes have also been interpreted to reflect visual mental imagery abilities (Jordan et al, 2001). In many cases, such tasks are strongly reliant upon visual working memory or mental manipulation mediated by frontoparietal circuits, as opposed to memory processes classically associated with medial temporal lobe function.…”

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What about “space” is important for episodic memory?

Fan

Sokolowski

Rosenbaum

et al. 2023

WIRES Cognitive Science

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Early cognitive neuroscientific research revealed that the hippocampus is crucial for spatial navigation in rodents, and for autobiographical episodic memory in humans. Researchers quickly linked these streams to propose that the human hippocampus supports memory through its role in representing space, and research on the link between spatial cognition and episodic memory in humans has proliferated over the past several decades. Different researchers apply the term "spatial" in a variety of contexts, however, and it remains unclear what aspect of space may be critical to memory. Similarly, "episodic" has been defined and tested in different ways. Naturalistic assessment of spatial memory and episodic memory (i.e., episodic autobiographical memory) is required to unify the scale and biological relevance in comparisons of spatial and mnemonic processing. Limitations regarding the translation of rodent to human research, human ontogeny, and inter-individual variability require greater consideration in the interpretation of this literature. In this review, we outline the aspects of space that are (and are not) commonly linked to episodic memory, and then we discuss these dimensions through the lens of individual differences in naturalistic autobiographical memory. Future studies should carefully consider which aspect(s) of space are being linked to memory within the context of naturalistic human cognition.

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“…Although both fNIRS and fMRI measure alterations in blood flow in the brain, fNIRS has contributed significantly to the field of neuroscience by studying real-life scenarios, high-workload environments, and face-to-face interactions that cannot be evaluated using fMRI ( Hirsch et al, 2021 ). fNIRS is highly versatile, can be used simultaneously with electrophysiological signal monitoring equipment, has better spatial resolution than EEG, and can potentially be used in natural environments ( Llana et al, 2022 ). fNIRS is also insensitive to the movement of study participants; therefore, motion interference in its signals is much smaller than that in electrical signals, making it more suitable for application in natural environments ( Quaresima and Ferrari, 2016 ).…”

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Applications of functional near-infrared spectroscopy in non-drug therapy of traditional Chinese medicine: a review

Fu,

Liu,

Zhi

et al. 2024

Front. Neurosci.

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Non-drug therapies of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), including acupuncture, massage, tai chi chuan, and Baduanjin, have emerged as widespread interventions for the treatment of various diseases in clinical practice. In recent years, preliminary studies on the mechanisms of non-drug therapies of TCM have been mostly based on functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) technology. FNIRS is an innovative, non-invasive tool to monitor hemodynamic changes in the cerebral cortex. Our review included clinical research conducted over the last 10 years, establishing fNIRS as a reliable and stable neuroimaging technique. This review explores new applications of this technology in the field of neuroscience. First, we summarize the working principles of fNIRS. We then present preventive research on the use of fNIRS in healthy individuals and therapeutic research on patients undergoing non-drug therapies of TCM. Finally, we emphasize the potential for encouraging future advancements in fNIRS studies to establish a theoretical framework for research in related fields.

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Functional near-infrared spectroscopy in the neuropsychological assessment of spatial memory: A systematic review

Cited by 14 publications

References 66 publications

Impaired Neurovascular Coupling and Increased Functional Connectivity in the Frontal Cortex Predict Age‐Related Cognitive Dysfunction

Impaired Neurovascular Coupling and Increased Functional Connectivity in the Frontal Cortex Predict Age‐Related Cognitive Dysfunction

What about “space” is important for episodic memory?

Applications of functional near-infrared spectroscopy in non-drug therapy of traditional Chinese medicine: a review

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