Making sense of real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (rtfMRI) and rtfMRI neurofeedback.

Authors :: Brühl AB
Source :: The international journal of neuropsychopharmacology [Int J Neuropsychopharmacol] 2015 Feb 25; Vol. 18 (6). Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Feb 25.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: This review explains the mechanism of functional magnetic resonance imaging in general and specifically introduces real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging as a method for training self-regulation of brain activity. Using real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging neurofeedback, participants can acquire control over their own brain activity. In patients with neuropsychiatric disorders, this control can potentially have therapeutic implications. In this review, the technical requirements are presented and potential applications and limitations are discussed.<br /> (© The Author 2015. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of CINP.)

Subjects :: Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
Mental Disorders diagnosis
Mental Disorders physiopathology
Mental Disorders psychology
Time Factors
Brain physiopathology
Brain Waves
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mental Disorders therapy
Neurofeedback methods

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