Enhancing tremor classification: Transformer-based analysis of biomechanics patterns for Parkinson's and essential tremor.

Differentiating Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease is challenging due to overlapping tremor characteristics, including similar frequency ranges (4–8 Hz) and kinetic manifestations that defy conventional clinical differentiation. This study aimed to develop a multiclass differentiation system f...

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Publicado en:Clinical Biomechanics Vol. 127
Autores principales: Mahali, Muhammad Izzuddin, Leu, Jenq-Shiou, Avian, Cries, Darmawan, Jeremie Theddy, Faisal, Muhamad, Putro, Nur Achmad Sulistyo, Prakosa, Setya Widyawan
Formato: research Journal Article
Publicado: Elsevier B.V. Jul2025
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          Mahali, Muhammad Izzuddin
          Leu, Jenq-Shiou
          Avian, Cries
          Darmawan, Jeremie Theddy
          Faisal, Muhamad
          Putro, Nur Achmad Sulistyo
          Prakosa, Setya Widyawan
        affil: Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
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          Essential Tremor Diagnosis
          Parkinson Disease Diagnosis
          Biomechanics
          Essential Tremor Physiopathology
          Parkinson Disease Physiopathology
          Deep Learning
          Movement
          Motor Skills
          Task Performance and Analysis
          Human
          Accelerometers
          Severity of Illness
          Thumb
          Fingers
          Wrist
          Comparative Studies
          Signal Processing, Computer Assisted
          Protocols
          Descriptive Statistics
          Decision Making, Clinical
          Artificial Intelligence
          Neurodegenerative Diseases
      ab: Differentiating Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease is challenging due to overlapping tremor characteristics, including similar frequency ranges (4–8 Hz) and kinetic manifestations that defy conventional clinical differentiation. This study aimed to develop a multiclass differentiation system for Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, and Healthy Controls by employing deep learning to decode distinct biomechanical patterns from multi-sensor movement data during dynamic motor tasks. Tremor severity was assessed using accelerometers positioned on the thumb, index finger, metacarpal, and wrist during four protocols: two static (rest, postural) and two dynamic (free motion, motion with object). We employed a Transformer-based model with multi-head attention to capture spatiotemporal movement patterns. Two analytical approaches were compared: (1) feature extraction followed by Transformer processing, and (2) direct Transformer processing of raw signals. The feature-based approach achieved perfect classification accuracy (100 %) for postural holding (utilizing integrated absolute value and other derived features) and free motion (employing mean power and additional features). The raw signal approach similarly attained 100 % accuracy in classifying free motion (200-sample window) and motion with object (200- and 300-sample windows). Integration of multi-protocol dynamic tasks (free motion and motion with object) yielded 99.32 % overall accuracy. Crucially, dynamic protocols demonstrated consistent superiority over static protocols in diagnostic performance. The Transformer model with multi-head attention effectively identified disease-specific biomechanical patterns. Its high accuracy in distinguishing Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, and Healthy Control participants, particularly during dynamic tasks, positions it as a promising tool for enhancing clinical decision-making and artificial intelligence-assisted monitoring of neurodegenerative disorders. • Deep Learning model with multi-head attention improves tremor classification accuracy. • Biomechanical movement protocols enhance differentiation of tremor types. • Multi-protocol approach increases diagnostic in clinical assessments. • AI-based model enables effective monitoring of neurodegenerative diseases.
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    language: English
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