Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-2021
Publisher
Frontiers Media S.A.
Source Publication
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
Source ISSN
1662-5161
Abstract
We investigated spectral resting-state EEG in persons with chronic stroke-induced aphasia to determine its reliability, sensitivity, and relationship to functional behaviors. Resting-state EEG has not yet been characterized in this population and was selected given the demonstrated potential of resting-state investigations using other neuroimaging techniques to guide clinical decision-making. Controls and persons with chronic stroke-induced aphasia completed two EEG recording sessions, separated by approximately 1 month, as well as behavioral assessments of language, sensorimotor, and cognitive domains. Power in the classic frequency bands (delta, theta, alpha, and beta) was examined via spectral analysis of resting-state EEG data. Results suggest that power in the theta, alpha, and beta bands is reliable for use as a repeated measure. Significantly greater theta and lower beta power was observed in persons with aphasia (PWAs) than controls. Finally, in PWAs theta power negatively correlated with performance on a discourse informativeness measure, while alpha and beta power positively correlated with performance on the same measure. This indicates that spectral rsEEG slowing observed in PWAs in the chronic stage is pathological and suggests a possible avenue for directly altering brain activation to improve behavioral function. Taken together, these results suggest that spectral resting-state EEG holds promise for sensitive measurement of functioning and change in persons with chronic aphasia. Future studies investigating the utility of these measures as biomarkers of frank or latent aphasic deficits and treatment response in chronic stroke-induced aphasia are warranted.
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Recommended Citation
Dalton, Sarah Grace; Cavanagh, James F.; and Richardson, Jessica D., "Spectral Resting-State EEG (rsEEG) in Chronic Aphasia Is Reliable, Sensitive, and Correlates With Functional Behavior" (2021). Speech Pathology and Audiology Faculty Research and Publications. 60.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/spaud_fac/60
Comments
Published version. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, Vol. 15 (March 2021): 624660. DOI. © 2021 Dalton, Cavanagh and Richardson, published by Frontiers Media S.A. Used with permission.