Novel ML-Based Algorithm for Detecting Seizures from Single-Channel EEG

• Published in: NeuroSci Vol. 5; no. 1; pp. 59 - 70
• Main Authors: Dweiri, Yazan M., Al-Omary, Taqwa K.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI 01.03.2024; MDPI AG
• Subjects: machine learning; portable epilepsy monitoring; seizure classification; machine learning; seizure classification; portable epilepsy monitoring
• ISSN: 2673-4087; 2673-4087
• DOI: 10.3390/neurosci5010004

There is a need for seizure classification based on EEG signals that can be implemented with a portable device for in-home continuous minoring of epilepsy. In this study, we developed a novel machine learning algorithm for seizure detection suitable for wearable systems. Extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) was implemented to classify seizures from single-channel EEG obtained from an open-source CHB-MIT database. The results of classifying 1-s EEG segments are shown to be sufficient to obtain the information needed for seizure detection and achieve a high seizure sensitivity of up to 89% with low computational cost. This algorithm can be impeded in single-channel EEG systems that use in- or around-the-ear electrodes for continuous seizure monitoring at home.