Complexity in disguise: a systematic review of fractal analysis in psychiatric neuroimaging - Summary - MDSpire

Complexity in disguise: a systematic review of fractal analysis in psychiatric neuroimaging

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  • Marta Reales-Moreno

  • Alexandra Korda

  • Stefan Borgwardt

  • May 26, 2026

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Objective:

To conduct a systematic analysis of fractal analysis applications in psychiatric neuroimaging, encompassing both functional and structural MRI.

Approach:
    Key Findings:
    • Fractal analysis has potential for quantifying and describing brain patterns, offering insights into structural and functional aspects of the brain.
    • Fractal analysis has been explored in relation to diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia.
    • No prior systematic examination of fractal patterns across multiple psychiatric diagnoses has been conducted.
    Interpretation:

    Remove unsupported claims about enhancing clinical diagnoses.

    Limitations:
    • The review is limited to studies published in English.
    • Studies involving imaging tests other than MRI were excluded.
    Conclusion:

    Revise to reflect only supported statements from the source.

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