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Motion artefacts in (f)NIRS — Not a problem, but not to be overlooked
Due to its portability and ease of use, fNIRS is applied in a variety of research fields, especially in study designs involving movement. Although fNIRS is relatively insensitive to motion artefacts, they still can occur and might influence signal quality. In this first part of our blogpost series on motion artefacts in NIRS, we explain what movement artefacts are and how they can be recognized.
Multimodal fNIRS-EEG measurements: Ensuring high-quality EEG recordings in integrated fNIRS-EEG setups
Combining fNIRS and EEG is gaining increasing popularity in neuroscience, allowing for the best of both worlds to be combined. One challenge in multimodality measurements can be interference (also known as crosstalk), especially when fNIRS optodes and EEG electrodes are placed close to each other. In this blog post, we demonstrate that it is possible to achieve high-quality EEG recordings without interference during simultaneous measurements with the Brite (fNIRS) and APEX (EEG) devices.
Which experimental designs to use in fNIRS — Event-related design
Event-related study design is frequently used in fNIRS experiments, especially in naturalistic settings or multimodality setups. In this blogpost, we explain what event-related study design is, and dive into its advantages and considerations, as well as recommendations on how to best set up an event-related fNIRS study.
Which experimental designs to use in fNIRS — Block design
Block design is one of the most frequently used experimental designs when performing fNIRS experiments, as it offers various advantages. In this blogpost, we explain characteristics, advantages and considerations of block design experiments, and give recommendations on how to correctly use it in your fNIRS research.