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Study on brain functional networks and wearable device monitoring in children with SeLECTs and high spike-wave index
Minghao Xu1, Xiaoxuan Li1,2, Yifan Fu1,2
1Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
Insights
This study links increased electrical status epilepticus during sleep (ESES) in children with self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes to reduced brain network efficiency and altered physiological stress responses. Findings suggest ESES impacts brain function and autonomic nervous system activity.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Epileptology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTs) is common in childhood, but some cases progress to electrical status epilepticus during sleep (ESES).
- ESES is linked to poorer neuropsychological outcomes, challenging the benign classification of SeLECTs.
- Current diagnostic criteria for ESES are debated, and traditional EEG monitoring has limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between ESES levels and brain network functional connectivity.
- To explore the utility of multimodal physiological signals in assessing stress responses associated with ESES.
- To identify objective biomarkers for ESES severity.
Main Methods:
- Multimodal physiological signals (accelerometry, electrodermal activity, photoplethysmography) were collected using Biovital-P1 software and Oppo smart bands.
- Simultaneous 21-channel electroencephalography (EEG) data was acquired.
- Brain networks were analyzed using Directed Transfer Function (DTF) analysis, with preprocessing and feature extraction applied to physiological signals.
Main Results:
- Strong functional connectivity was observed in the centrotemporal region across frequency bands.
- Increasing ESES levels correlated with significant reductions in global and local brain network efficiency.
- Multimodal physiological signals, particularly electrodermal activity (EDA), showed significant differences between ESES groups and reflected autonomic nervous system stress responses, with EDA features negatively correlating with ESES levels.
Conclusions:
- ESES significantly impacts brain network efficiency and functional connectivity in the centrotemporal region.
- Multimodal physiological monitoring, especially EDA, offers a sensitive method for detecting stress responses linked to ESES.
- These findings may aid in refining ESES diagnosis and understanding its impact on neurological function.
Introduction:
Self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTs) represents a common idiopathic focal epilepsy syndrome in childhood. Although most patients demonstrate a favorable prognosis, some patients develop ESES. ESES is associated with poorer neuropsychological prognosis. This association challenges the "benign" classification of SeLECTs. Currently, the diagnostic threshold for ESES remains controversial. Moreover, traditional long-term video-EEG monitoring presents certain limitations.
Methods:
The research utilizes the "Biovital-P1" software integrated with Oppo smart bands to collect multimodal physiological signals. Simultaneously, a 21-channel digital EEG system acquires electroencephalographic data. The study constructs brain networks through DTF analysis. Additionally, it performs preprocessing and feature extraction on multimodal physiological signals (ACC, EDA, PPG).
Results:
The results demonstrate strong functional connectivity in the centrotemporal region in all frequency bands and the delta band. However, as SWI levels increase, the brain network's global and local efficiency significantly reduces. Analyzing multimodal physiological signals reveals statistically significant differences in ACC and PPG signal time-domain features (Maximum, Minimum, Peak) among different SWI groups. Multiple characteristic parameters of EDA signals also show significant intergroup differences. Notably, EDA signals exhibit excellent sensitivity in reflecting stress responses of the autonomic nervous system. The characteristic features of EDA signals demonstrate a significant negative correlation with SWI levels.
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