ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025
Neurophysiological and cognitive enhancements in autonomous sensory meridian response identified using heart rate variability and electroencephalography connectivity.
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- [Application and perspective of novel auditory intervention paradigms based on verbal and nonverbal stimuli for severe traumatic brain injury].Sheng wu yi xue gong cheng xue za zhi = Journal of biomedical engineering = Shengwu yixue gongchengxue zazhi · 2026Review
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Abstract
Introduction: Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is a sensory-emotional phenomenon characterized by tingling sensations and relaxation, typically elicited by auditory or visual stimuli. Although anecdotal reports suggest potential cognitive and physiological benefits, empirical evidence remains limited. Furthermore, objective physiological monitoring of ASMR-related responses has yet to be systematically explored. Methods: Twenty healthy Korean adults underwent 5-min exposure to natural sound-based ASMR stimuli. Cognitive assessments, including the Trail Making Test Part B and a delayed word recall task, were administered before and after stimulation. Simultaneously, electroencephalography (EEG) and electrocardiography were recorded to examine power spectral density (PSD), functional connectivity (FC), and HRV indices. Gaussian Mixture Modeling (GMM) was applied to HRV features to classify responders. Results: Post-ASMR stimulation, participants demonstrated significant cognitive improvements (Trail Making Test: Discussion: Auditory ASMR stimulation improves executive and memory functions, potentially through modulating neural connectivity and autonomic function. HRV indices serve as practical, non-invasive markers for real-time monitoring of auditory-induced neurocognitive changes, offering potential for personalized cognitive enhancement strategies.
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