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Enhanced connectivity and reduced mind wandering after tactile training in young adults

  • Yu Luo
  • , Haoyang Chen
  • , Jicong Zhang*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Beihang University

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Abstract

The intensive practice of specific cognitive activities can lead to improvements of relevant cognitive capability in human beings, which may transfer to gain in untrained activities. Although there are a growing number of studies investigating the behavioral benefits of attention training in mind wandering, few studies have directly examined the neurophysiological basis of the training effects. Here using 128-channel electroencephalography (EEG), we examined whether the tactile training can reduce the mind wandering as measured by the sustained attention to response task (SART), and how the dynamic neurophysiological connectivity changes following training in young adults. The trainees showed significantly less occurrence of mind wandering after the five-day tactile training. Furthermore, the functional connectivity within and between the frontal and parietal regions was enhanced after training. Our findings suggest that the tactile training-induced brain plasticity may provide new therapeutic strategies for attention-related disorders.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 IEEE 18th International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging, ISBI 2021
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages285-289
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781665412469
DOIs
StatePublished - 13 Apr 2021
Event18th IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging, ISBI 2021 - Virtual, Online, France
Duration: 13 Apr 202116 Apr 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging
Volume2021-April
ISSN (Print)1945-7928
ISSN (Electronic)1945-8452

Conference

Conference18th IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging, ISBI 2021
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityVirtual, Online
Period13/04/2116/04/21

Keywords

  • Electrophysiology
  • Functional connectivity
  • Mind wandering
  • Tactile training

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