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Table 1 Comparison of several potential biomarkers for the closed-loop DBS

From: Advances in closed-loop deep brain stimulation devices

Biomarker

Stability

Invasiveness degree

Capability to merge stimulation/recording electrodes

Patient friendliness

Spatial resolution

Applied diseases

Neuro-electrophysiological biomarkers

 EEG potentials

High noise and artifacts sensitivity

Non-invasive

No, needs separate recording and stimulation electrodes

No damage to the head

Poor, ~3–9 cm [38]

PD [29]

 ECoG potentials

Moderate noise and artifacts sensitivity

Least invasive

No, needs separate recording and stimulation electrodes

Minor damages to the skull and Dura matter

Moderate, ~0.5 cm [38]

PD and Epilepsy [23]

 LFP potentials

Long-term stability [48]

Invasive

Yes, same recording and stimulation electrode [84]

Some neuronal and vasculature damages

High, ~1 mm [38]

PD [3, 12], Epilepsy [86]

 AP potentials

Need recalibration for good stability [44], less practical for long-term sue

Most invasive

No, needs separate recording and stimulation electrodes

Extra neuronal and vasculature damages

Very High, ~0.2 mm [38]

PD [2]

Other biomarkers

 EMG potentials

High noise and artifacts sensitivity

Non-invasive [31, 32]

No, needs separate recording and stimulation electrodes

No damage to the head

Poor [150]

Movement disorders [30, 33]

 Biochemical potentials

Require short time for stabilization of carbon-fiber micro-electrode during recording [45]

Invasive

No, needs separate recording and stimulation electrodes [151]

Some neuronal and vasculature damages

High [152]

Essential tremor [153], and depression [154]