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Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) reliably assesses brain connectivity. Different diffuse optical tomography systems confirm reproducible resting-state functional connectivity (RSFC) results, boosting confidence in fNIRS applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Resting-state functional connectivity (RSFC) analysis is crucial for understanding brain function.
  • Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is an emerging technique for assessing RSFC.
  • Establishing reproducibility across different instruments is vital for validating new neuroimaging methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the reproducibility of fNIRS-based RSFC measurements.
  • To compare RSFC findings obtained from two distinct diffuse optical tomography (DOT) systems.
  • To validate the reliability of fNIRS for sensorimotor cortex connectivity assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized two DOT systems (DYNOT and CW5) with varied probe configurations.
  • Applied a previously established experimental protocol for RSFC acquisition.
  • Employed seed-based correlation analysis for evaluating functional connectivity patterns.

Main Results:

  • Both DYNOT and CW5 systems demonstrated similar spatial patterns and strengths of RSFC in the sensorimotor cortex.
  • Consistent connectivity findings were observed between bilateral motor cortices across systems.
  • Results aligned well with previous fNIRS studies, confirming reproducibility.

Conclusions:

  • fNIRS-based RSFC is reproducible across different DOT imaging systems.
  • This reproducibility enhances confidence for neuroscience researchers and clinicians.
  • fNIRS shows significant potential for future clinical and research applications in brain connectivity.