Real-time fMRI neurofeedback: Progress and challenges

J. Sulzer*, S. Haller, F. Scharnowski, N. Weiskopf, N. Birbaumer, M. L. Blefari, A. B. Bruehl, L. G. Cohen, R. C. deCharms, R. Gassert, R. Goebel, U. Herwig, S. LaConte, D. Linden, A. Luft, E. Seifritz, R. Sitaram

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Abstract

In February of 2012, the first international conference on real time functional magnetic resonance imaging (rtfMRI) neurofeedback was held at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ), Switzerland. This review summarizes progress in the field, introduces current debates, elucidates open questions, and offers viewpoints derived from the conference. The review offers perspectives on study design, scientific and clinical applications, rtfMRI learning mechanisms and future outlook.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)386-399
JournalNeuroimage
Volume76
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2013

Keywords

  • Real-time fMRI
  • Neurofeedback
  • Operant conditioning
  • Brain-computer interface

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