Cognitive Remediation Journal 2015, 4(1):19-29 | DOI: 10.5507/crj.2015.002

Go/NoGo continuous performance task in the psychophysiological research

Andrea Mestanikovaa, Igor Ondrejkab, Michal Mestanika, Igor Hrtanekb, Eva Snircovab, Ingrid Tonhajzerovaa
a Department of Physiology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia
b Clinic of Psychiatry, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia

Introduction: Go/NoGo continuous performance task (CPT) is a neuropsychological test designed for measurement of attention and impulsivity and very often associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The aim of this study was to provide current view of test with its application in future psychophysiological research and clinical practise.

Methods: The studies regarding CPT were collected using scientific databases (PUBMed, Medline, SCOPUS). The heart rate variability (HRV) as an index of parasympathetic activity and electrodermal activity (EDA) as a noninvasive index of sympathetic arousal were applied in ADHD and depression during Go/NoGo CPT.

Conclusion: In psychophysiological research, the altered HRV and EDA could represent a noninvasive biomarkers for internalizing/externalizing psychopathology. It seems that Go/NoGo CPT could be used as an important diagnostic tool in mental disorders, however future research is needed.

Keywords: Go/NoGo continuous performance task, heart rate variability, ADHD, electrodermal response

Accepted: March 7, 2015; Published: March 31, 2015  Show citation

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Mestanikova A, Ondrejka I, Mestanik M, Hrtanek I, Snircova E, Tonhajzerova I. Go/NoGo continuous performance task in the psychophysiological research. Cogn. Remediat. J.. 2015;4(1):19-29. doi: 10.5507/crj.2015.002.
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