Compared to non-active control treatments , NF appears to have more durable treatment effects , for at least 6 months following treatment .
Neurofeedback ( NF ) has gained increasing interest in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) .
Given learning principles underlie NF , lasting clinical treatment effects may be expected .
This systematic review and meta- analysis addresses the sustainability of neurofeedback and control treatment effects by considering r and omized controlled studies that conducted follow-up ( FU ; 2–12 months ) assessment s among children with ADHD .
Neurofeedback and standard pharmacological intervention in ADHD: A randomized controlled trial with six-month follow-up
The present study is a r and omized controlled trial that aims to evaluate the efficacy of Neurofeedback compared to st and ard pharmacological intervention in the treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) . The final sample consisted of 23 children with ADHD ( 11 boys and 12 girls , 7 - 14 years old ) . Participants carried out 40 theta/beta training sessions or received methylpheni date .  Behavioral rating scales were completed by fathers , mothers , and teachers at pre- , post-treatment , two- , and six-month naturalistic follow-up . In both groups , similar significant reductions were reported in ADHD functional impairment by parents ; and in primary ADHD symptoms by parents and teachers . However , significant academic performance improvements were only detected in the Neurofeedback group . Our findings provide new evidence for the efficacy of Neurofeedback , and contribute to enlarge the range of non-pharmacological ADHD intervention choices . To our knowledge , this is the first r and omized controlled trial with a six-month follow-up that compares Neurofeedback and stimulant medication in ADHD
Compared to non-active control treatments , NF appears to have more durable treatment effects , for at least 6 months following treatment .
Neurofeedback ( NF ) has gained increasing interest in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) .
Given learning principles underlie NF , lasting clinical treatment effects may be expected .
This systematic review and meta- analysis addresses the sustainability of neurofeedback and control treatment effects by considering r and omized controlled studies that conducted follow-up ( FU ; 2–12 months ) assessment s among children with ADHD .