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Unfolding the real-time neural mechanisms in addiction: Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) as a resourceful tool for research and clinical practice

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Neural underpinnings of addiction have been widely investigated using traditional neuroimaging techniques and paradigms. However, certain mechanisms are still underexplored, and existing studies often do not adopt an ecological assessment. Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) emerges as a potential elective tool to assess real-time neural activity with high ecological validity, as well as a good spatial and temporal resolution. So far, fNIRS has been rarely used as an instrument to study the neural underpinnings of substance and behavioral dependence. Starting from the available scientific literature, we aim to present the various applications of fNIRS in the research field of addiction, leading to unprecedented advancements in research and clinical practice.

Source: Addiction Neuroscience

DOI: 10.1016/j.addicn.2022.100048

Authors: Alessandro Carollo, Ilaria Cataldo, Seraphina Fong, Ornella Corazza, Gianluca Esposito

Institutions: University of Trento, University of Hertfordshire

Language: English

Topic: Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Techniques

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,500