The Effect of Neurofeedback Therapy on Reducing Symptoms Associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A
Mostafa Deilami1, Asghar Jahandideh1, Yousef Kazemnejad1
1Deputy of Research and Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran.
Insights
Neurofeedback therapy significantly improved symptoms in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This non-controlled study showed reduced ADHD scores after 30 neurofeedback sessions.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder.
- Evaluating non-pharmacological interventions for ADHD is crucial for treatment options.
Observation:
- A quasi-experimental study was conducted on 12 children (5-12 years) diagnosed with ADHD in Tehran, Iran.
- Participants received 30 sessions of neurofeedback therapy, twice weekly.
- Cognitive assessment was performed before and after the intervention.
Findings:
- Neurofeedback treatment resulted in a decrease in the mean ADHD scores from pretest (88.81) to posttest (82.23).
- A statistically significant improvement (P=0.003) was observed in children with ADHD and associated learning disorders.
Implications:
- Neurofeedback demonstrates efficacy as a therapeutic approach for managing ADHD symptoms.
- This intervention may offer a valuable non-pharmacological option for pediatric ADHD treatment.
Introduction:
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of neurofeedback on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Methods:
This is a quasi-experimental study without a control group. The study population included all children aged 5 to 12 years old affected with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders in Tehran, Iran who were referred to psychiatric clinics and given the diagnosis. The sample included 12 children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who were selected based on their availability (non-random sampling). They received 30 sessions of neurofeedback treatment, 2 times per week. Before and after neurofeedback training, the children were evaluated and compared with the use of cognitive assessment system test. Data were analyzed using dependent T-test.
Results:
The total mean score for pretest was 88.81 while the total mean score for the post test was 82.23. The mean in pretest for attention hyperactivity disorder was higher than the mean in the post test. Moreover, The difference of pretest and post test scores of children affected with learning disorder associated with ADHD was calculated that showed significant (P=0.003).
Conclusion:
Neurofeedback is effective in the improvement of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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