Abstract
Background - Spontaneous very low frequency oscillations (VLFO: <0.2Hz) in functional magnetic-resonance imaging are proposed to identify a default-mode network of resting brain activity. Activity in this network has been related to lapses of attention during goal-directed tasks and may provide a basis for ADHD. This study assessed the relation between scalp-recorded EEG VLFO at rest and ADHD.
Methods - 13 young adults with high- and 11 with low self-ratings of ADHD participated. Direct current EEG was recorded during a five minute rest session and was retested after approximately 1 week.
Results - A consistent and temporally stable pattern of VLFOs was observed across specific scalp regions in low-ADHD participants. High-ADHD participants had less VLFO power across these locations, especially where inattention self-ratings were high. Inattention was not related to VLFO power in other locations.
Discussion - Initial evidence is provided for a pattern of VLFOs at rest which is associated with inattention symptoms.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 279-285 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Neural Transmission |
Volume | 115 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2008 |
Keywords
- Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Default mode
- Direct current EEG
- Low frequency oscillations
- Resting state
- Spontaneous neuronal activity
- Young adults