Resting-state EEG in schizophrenia: auditory verbal hallucinations are related to shortening of specific microstates.
Clin Neurophysiol
; 122(6): 1179-82, 2011 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Abnormal perceptions and cognitions in schizophrenia might be related to abnormal resting states of the brain. Previous research found that a specific class (class D) of sub-second electroencephalography (EEG) microstates was shortened in schizophrenia. This shortening correlated with positive symptoms. We questioned if this reflected positive psychotic traits or present psychopathology.METHODS:
Resting-state EEGs of frequently hallucinating patients, indicating on- and offset of hallucinations by button press, were analyzed. Microstate class D duration was related to spontaneous within-subject fluctuations of auditory hallucinations.RESULTS:
Microstate D was significantly shorter in periods with hallucinations.CONCLUSIONS:
Microstates of class D resemble topographies associated with error monitoring. Its premature termination may facilitate the misattribution of self-generated inner speech to external sources during hallucinations.SIGNIFICANCE:
These results suggest that microstate D represents a biological state marker for hallucinatory experiences.
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Clin Neurophysiol
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NEUROLOGIA
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PSICOFISIOLOGIA
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2011
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