Net Media Lab & Mind & Brain R&D, Institute of Informatics & Telecommunications, National Centre of Scientific Research 'Demokritos', 15341 Athens, Greece.
Department of Secondary Education, Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15772 Athens, Greece.
Sensors (Basel). 2024 Sep 3;24(17):5725. doi: 10.3390/s24175725.
This study explores neuroplasticity through the use of virtual reality (VR) and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections in response to learning, experience, and injury. VR offers a controlled environment to manipulate sensory inputs, while BCIs facilitate real-time monitoring and modulation of neural activity. By combining VR and BCI, researchers can stimulate specific brain regions, trigger neurochemical changes, and influence cognitive functions such as memory, perception, and motor skills. Key findings indicate that VR and BCI interventions are promising for rehabilitation therapies, treatment of phobias and anxiety disorders, and cognitive enhancement. Personalized VR experiences, adapted based on BCI feedback, enhance the efficacy of these interventions. This study underscores the potential for integrating VR and BCI technologies to understand and harness neuroplasticity for cognitive and therapeutic applications. The researchers utilized the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) method to conduct a comprehensive and systematic review of the existing literature on neuroplasticity, VR, and BCI. This involved identifying relevant studies through database searches, screening for eligibility, and assessing the quality of the included studies. Data extraction focused on the effects of VR and BCI on neuroplasticity and cognitive functions. The PRISMA method ensured a rigorous and transparent approach to synthesizing evidence, allowing the researchers to draw robust conclusions about the potential of VR and BCI technologies in promoting neuroplasticity and cognitive enhancement.
本研究通过虚拟现实 (VR) 和脑机接口 (BCI) 探索神经可塑性。神经可塑性是大脑通过形成新的神经连接来重组自身的能力，以响应学习、经验和损伤。VR 提供了一个可控制的环境来操纵感觉输入，而 BCI 则促进了神经活动的实时监测和调节。通过将 VR 和 BCI 结合使用，研究人员可以刺激特定的大脑区域，引发神经化学变化，并影响认知功能，如记忆、感知和运动技能。主要研究结果表明，VR 和 BCI 干预措施在康复治疗、恐惧症和焦虑症治疗以及认知增强方面具有广阔的应用前景。个性化的 VR 体验，根据 BCI 反馈进行调整，可以增强这些干预措施的效果。本研究强调了整合 VR 和 BCI 技术的潜力，以理解和利用神经可塑性，实现认知和治疗应用。研究人员采用 PRISMA（系统评价和荟萃分析的首选报告项目）方法对神经可塑性、VR 和 BCI 的现有文献进行了全面和系统的综述。这涉及通过数据库搜索识别相关研究、筛选合格研究和评估纳入研究的质量。数据提取重点关注 VR 和 BCI 对神经可塑性和认知功能的影响。PRISMA 方法确保了综合证据的严格和透明方法，使研究人员能够对 VR 和 BCI 技术在促进神经可塑性和认知增强方面的潜力得出有力的结论。
