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ArticleBrain and behavior2025

Cognitive Decline in Patients With Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Resting-State fMRI Study.

Xueyun Deng, Lihua Liu, Jiafei Chen, Zhi Liu, Hua Feng

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Xueyun DengDepartment of Neurosurgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3073-0173
Lihua LiuDepartment of Geriatrics, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital Eastern Sichuan Hospital & Dazhou First People's Hospital, Dazhou, Sichuan, China.
Jiafei ChenDepartment of Radiology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Zhi LiuDepartment of Neurosurgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Hua FengDepartment of Neurosurgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China.

Funding

Dazhou Science and Technology Bureau Key Research and Development Project (2024) - Medicine and HealthNanchong Major Chronic Disease Clinical Medicine Research Center Project 23JCYJPT0022Special Funding for Postdoctoral Research Projects of Chongqing 2021XM3012
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study utilized functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data to investigate cognitive function changes in trigeminal neuralgia (TN) patients and healthy controls (HCs), and to elucidate the potential mechanism. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe cognitive function of 34 patients with TN and 30 HCs was evaluated. Afterward, we calculated the amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations (ALFFs), regional homogeneity (ReHo), and degree centrality (DC). These metrics were correlated with cognitive performance using the Spearman correlation analysis.

resultsPatients with TN exhibited diminished cognitive performance compared to HCs. Increased mean ALFF (mALFF) levels were detected in the right temporal pole, superior temporal gyrus, and right insula in individuals with TN. These increases were negatively correlated with cognitive function. In contrast, decreased mALFF values were observed in the right lingual gyrus, bilateral calcarine, and left middle occipital gyrus, which were associated with improved cognitive function. Increased DC values were found in various areas, such as the right temporal pole, superior temporal gyrus, right opercular inferior frontal gyrus, bilateral medial superior frontal gyrus, left supplementary motor area, left anterior cingulum, and right middle cingulum in individuals with TN. These values negatively correlated with cognitive performance.

conclusionTN patients exhibited impairments in multiple cognitive areas, such as attention, memory, executive function, visual perception and executive ability, information processing speed, and motor speed. The metrics ALFF and DC exhibited alterations in TN patients, suggesting that cognitive impairments may be linked to decreased functional activity in specific brain regions. Concurrently, certain cerebral regions may exhibit increased functional activity as a compensatory response to cognitive deficits. These findings hold significant theoretical value and clinical application potential, providing novel methodologies and perspectives for early diagnosis, personalized treatment, and efficacy evaluation. Such advancements are poised to enhance the overall treatment outcomes and quality of life for TN patients.

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Cognitive DysfunctionTrigeminal NeuralgiaAdultBrainBrain MappingCognitionFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle Agedcognitioncognitive declinecognitive functionresting‐state fMRItrigeminal neuralgia

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PMCPMC11938110

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