Disruption of the claustrum-ACC pathway contributes to human mind blanking.

Neurobiol DisJul 4, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Yueyang Cheng, Yixi Zheng, Wei Wang et al.

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This clinical trial investigated the role of the claustrum-ACC pathway in mind blanking (MB) among eight patients with drug-resistant epilepsy undergoing SEEG. Focal stimulation of the left claustrum induced MB in one patient, accompanied by suppression of neural activity in the ACC. The study highlights the critical involvement of this pathway in conscious thought.

Key findings

  • Focal stimulation of the left claustrum induced mind blanking in one of eight patients.
  • Simultaneous recordings showed site-specific suppression of neural activity in the anterior cingulate cortex.
  • Machine learning analysis identified ACC spectral attenuation as a reliable fingerprint of stimulation-induced mind blanking.
  • 1 Hz claustrum-cortical evoked potentials confirmed a robust claustrum-ACC pathway.

Why it matters

Understanding the neural mechanisms underlying mind blanking can enhance insights into conscious experience and cognitive disruptions. This knowledge may inform future therapeutic strategies for conditions associated with altered consciousness.

Source

PubMed · PMID 42401244

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