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Phase-amplitude coupling during auditory steady-state stimulation: a methodological review.

Aurimas Mockevičius^1,2, Inga Griškova-Bulanova^1,2

¹Institute of Bioscience, Life Sciences Center, 54694 Vilnius University , Saulėtekio ave. 7, LT-10257, Vilnius, Lithuania.

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Summary

This review highlights variability in phase-amplitude coupling (PAC) methods for auditory steady-state response (ASSR) studies. Improved methodology and reporting are crucial for accurately assessing neural interactions in ASSR research.

Keywords:

ASSR; cross-frequency coupling EEG MEG auditory steady-state response phase-amplitude coupling

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Neuroscience
Auditory Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience

Background:

Auditory steady-state response (ASSR) typically measures gamma band activity.
Phase-amplitude coupling (PAC) is an emerging measure assessing cross-frequency interactions in ASSR.
Recent growth in PAC studies necessitates a methodological review.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of PAC methodological approaches in ASSR studies.
To evaluate existing PAC methodologies against established PAC analysis criteria.
To identify gaps and inconsistencies in current PAC research within ASSR.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature review of studies employing PAC analysis during auditory steady-state stimulation.
Evaluation of reviewed studies based on key PAC methodological issues and confounding factors.
Comparative analysis of reported PAC techniques against theoretical and empirical PAC guidelines.

Main Results:

Significant variability observed in the methodologies used for PAC analysis across ASSR studies.
Reviewed studies inadequately address methodological challenges and confounding factors in PAC.
Insufficient detailed descriptions of applied PAC approaches were noted in the literature.

Conclusions:

Systematic research into PAC methodology within ASSR is imperative.
Standardization and improved reporting of PAC techniques are needed for reliable ASSR findings.
Further investigation is required to accurately evaluate PAC during auditory steady-state stimulation.