Vol. 28 No. 4 (2025) Cover Image
Vol. 28 No. 4 (2025)

Published: December 20, 2025

Pages: 545-554

Articles

Deep Learning-Based Classification of Alzheimer's Disease Using EEG Signals: A CNN Approach for Early Detection

Najlaa S. Mezher 1 Ahmed F. Hussein 1 Sufian M. Salih 2
1 Department of Biomedical Engineering, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad-Iraq.
2 Department of Banking Management Economics, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad-Iraq
History
  • Received: December 23, 2024
  • Revised: March 12, 2025
  • Accepted: April 19, 2025
  • Available Online: December 20, 2025
DOI

https://doi.org/10.29194/NJES.28040545

Abstract

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that severely impacts cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and reasoning, ultimately affecting daily life. Early and accurate detection is crucial for timely intervention and management. Traditional diagnostic methods, including neuroimaging and cognitive assessments, can be expensive and time-consuming, necessitating more accessible and efficient alternatives. This study aims to develop an automated and efficient deep learning-based detection system that uses Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals to accurately classify AD and healthy individuals. A Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model was designed to extract meaningful features from preprocessed EEG data. The architecture consists of convolutional layers with max pooling, dropout regularization, and fully connected layers to improve classification accuracy. The model was trained and evaluated on a comprehensive EEG dataset, using key performance metrics such as accuracy, recall, precision, and F1-score. The proposed CNN model achieved a high classification accuracy of 94.56%, a low loss of 0.2162, and an AUC value of 0.93828, demonstrating superior classification capability. The results indicate that the model effectively distinguishes between AD and healthy individuals, outperforming several state-of-the-art approaches. The findings highlight the potential of deep learning-based EEG analysis for AD detection, providing an accessible and cost-effective tool for early diagnosis. The high accuracy of the proposed CNN model suggests that it can assist medical professionals in making well-informed decisions, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

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