Conclusions : This meta- analysis of EEG-NF in children with ADHD highlights improvement in the inattention dimension of ADHD symptoms .
Objective : We undertook a meta- analysis of published R and omized Controlled Trials ( RCT ) with semi-active control and sham-NF groups to determine whether Electroencephalogram-neurofeedback ( EEG-NF ) significantly improves the overall symptoms , inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity dimensions for probably unblinded assessment ( parent assessment ) and probably blinded assessment ( teacher assessment ) in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD ) .
ADHD and EEG-neurofeedback: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled feasibility study
Electroencephalography (EEG)-neurofeedback has been shown to offer therapeutic benefits to patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) in several , mostly uncontrolled studies . This pilot study is design ed to test the feasibility and safety of using a double-blind placebo feedback-controlled design and to explore the initial efficacy of individualized EEG-neurofeedback training in children with ADHD . Fourteen children ( 8–15 years ) with ADHD defined according to the DSM-IV-TR criteria were r and omly allocated to 30 sessions of EEG-neurofeedback ( n = 8) or placebo feedback ( n = 6 ) . Safety measures ( adverse events and sleep problems ) , ADHD symptoms and global improvement were monitored . With respect to feasibility , all children completed the study and attended all study visits and training sessions . No significant adverse effects or sleep problems were reported . Regarding the expectancy , 75 % of children and their parent(s ) in the active neurofeedback group and 50 % of children and their parent(s ) in the placebo feedback group thought they received placebo feedback training . Analyses revealed significant improvements of ADHD symptoms over time , but changes were similar for both groups . This pilot study shows that it is feasible to conduct a rigorous placebo-controlled trial to investigate the efficacy of neurofeedback training  in children with ADHD . However , a double-blind design may not be feasible since using automatic adjusted reward thresholds may not work as effective as manually adjusted reward thresholds . Additionally , implementation of active learning strategies may be an important factor for the efficacy of EEG-neurofeedback training . Based on the results of this pilot study , changes are made in the design of the ongoing study
Conclusions : This meta- analysis of EEG-NF in children with ADHD highlights improvement in the inattention dimension of ADHD symptoms .
Objective : We undertook a meta- analysis of published R and omized Controlled Trials ( RCT ) with semi-active control and sham-NF groups to determine whether Electroencephalogram-neurofeedback ( EEG-NF ) significantly improves the overall symptoms , inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity dimensions for probably unblinded assessment ( parent assessment ) and probably blinded assessment ( teacher assessment ) in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD ) .