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Zhenkuo Li1,2, Hao Ren3, Yinghan Tian2
1Department of Psychiatry, The Fifth People's Hospital of Xiangtan City, Xiangtan, China.
Frontiers in Psychiatry
|October 22, 2024
Summary
Neurofeedback therapy significantly reduced aggression and improved symptoms in male schizophrenia patients. This treatment shows promise for managing impulsive behaviors associated with schizophrenia.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder often linked to aggression, particularly in males.
- Impulsive behaviors in schizophrenia lack effective treatments due to unclear underlying mechanisms.
- Further research is needed for interventions targeting violent tendencies in schizophrenia patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of neurofeedback treatment.
- To assess neurofeedback's impact on hospitalized male schizophrenia patients with impulsive behaviors.
Main Methods:
- A randomized, single-blind, sham-controlled trial involving 80 male schizophrenia patients.
- Patients received either risperidone with active neurofeedback or risperidone with sham neurofeedback for six weeks.
- Clinical symptoms were assessed using PANSS, MOAS, and RSESE scales at baseline and follow-up.
Main Results:
- No significant baseline differences between groups, except for prior hospitalizations.
- The active neurofeedback group showed significant improvements in MOAS and PANSS scores.
- No significant changes in extrapyramidal side effects (RSESE) were observed.
Conclusions:
- Neurofeedback is effective in reducing impulsive behaviors in male schizophrenia patients.
- Neurofeedback therapy significantly improved overall schizophrenia symptoms, including positive, cognitive, and mood-related aspects.
- The findings support neurofeedback as a valuable intervention for managing aggression in schizophrenia.
