QIF-T0135
mediumNeural pathway chaining (off-target propagation exploitation)
Tier 5 — Theoretical (Modeled / Simulated)
Legacy status: THEORETICAL
Technique Details
- Tactic
- QIF-N.MD
- Status
- THEORETICAL
- Bands
- I0, N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, N6, N7
✚ Therapeutic Application
Exploiting neural pathway interconnectedness to cause stimulation effects that propagate beyond the intended target region, producing off-target cognitive, motor, or emotional effects through synaptic connectivity
Clinical Analog
Connectome-informed DBS targeting / network-level stimulation
Treats
- treatment-resistant depression (network-based DBS)
- OCD (ALIC/VC-VS DBS with off-target effects)
- essential tremor (VIM DBS)
Neural Impact
8 of 7 neural bands affected
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DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Mappings
Diagnostic category references for threat modeling, not diagnostic claims.
Pathway: Primary target → white matter tracts → off-target cortical/subcortical regions — unpredictable propagation cascade
Following Poldrack (2006), brain region disruption does not uniquely predict psychiatric outcomes.
Scoring
NISS:1.1/BI:L/CR:H/CD:H/CV:E/RV:P/NP:T Governance
Neurorights at Risk
This technique threatens 4 of the 4 proposed neurorights (Ienca & Andorno, 2017).
FDORA §3305 Compliance
- ! CVSS cannot express neural-specific impacts
- ! Threat not yet in regulatory threat catalogs
Population Vulnerability
CRB vulnerability adjustment (γ=0.30) accounts for age, diagnosis severity, consent capacity, and device dependency.
| Population | NISS Base | Adjusted | Severity | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (Default) | 5.4 | 5.4 | Medium | - |
| Child (10yr) + ADHD | 5.4 | 6.4 | Medium | +0.95 |
| Adult with ALS | 5.4 | 6.3 | Medium | +0.87 |
Validation Status
Theoretical / Not yet validated. This technique has not been independently tested. See the validation dashboard for what has been tested.