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An Exploratory Study of Intensive Neurofeedback Training for Schizophrenia
Wenya Nan1,2, Feng Wan2, Lanshin Chang3
1Department of Psychology, College of Education, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China.
Behavioural Neurology
|July 14, 2017
Summary
Intensive neurofeedback training improved brain activity and cognitive functions in a schizophrenia patient. Long-term follow-up showed significant reductions in both positive and negative symptoms, suggesting a promising treatment avenue.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder impacting cognitive, behavioral, and emotional functions.
- Neurofeedback training offers a potential intervention by enabling self-regulation of brain activity.
- Traditional long-term training poses challenges for some schizophrenia patients.

