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Annotation: neurofeedback - train your brain to train behaviour.

Hartmut Heinrich1, Holger Gevensleben, Ute Strehl

  • 1Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany. hheinri@arcor.de

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines
|January 25, 2007
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Neurofeedback (NF) training shows promise for improving self-regulation of brain activity in neuropsychiatric disorders. Studies indicate benefits for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and epilepsy, though more research is needed to confirm efficacy.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Neurofeedback (NF) is a behavioral training method to enhance self-regulation of brain activity.
  • Recent NF studies address earlier methodological limitations.
  • This review covers NF's methodology, clinical efficacy, and effectiveness in neuropsychiatric disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the methodological basis of neurofeedback.
  • To review evidence for neurofeedback's clinical efficacy and effectiveness.
  • To explore neurofeedback applications in neuropsychiatric disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Neurofeedback training involves acquiring self-regulation of brain activity via immediate feedback and reinforcement.
  • Frequency training focuses on increasing or decreasing specific EEG frequency bands.

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  • Slow cortical potential (SCP) training targets the regulation of cortical excitability.

    • Main Results:

    • NF demonstrated effects on attention and memory, improving real-life performance in healthy individuals and patients.
    • Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) showed behavioral and cognitive improvements after frequency or SCP training.
    • Significant, long-lasting seizure reduction was observed in epilepsy patients using SCP training; preliminary data exists for other disorders.

    Conclusions:

    • Neurofeedback is increasingly recognized as a valuable therapeutic option for neuropsychiatric conditions.
    • Further controlled studies are essential to establish definitive clinical efficacy and effectiveness.
    • Additional research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying successful neurofeedback training.