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 ) .
A Proposed Multisite Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial of Neurofeedback for ADHD
Objective : Additional treatments with persisting benefit are needed for ADHD . Because ADHD often shows excessive theta electroencephalogram ( EEG ) power , low beta , and excessive theta-beta ratio ( TBR ) , a promising treatment is neurofeedback ( NF ) downtraining TBR . Although several nonblind r and omized clinical trials ( RCTs ) show a medium-large benefit for NF , a well-blinded , sham-controlled RCT is needed to differentiate specific from nonspecific effects . Method : Experts in NF , ADHD , clinical trials , and statistics collaborated to design a double-blind multisite RCT . Results / Conclusion : At four sites , 180 children aged 7 to 10 years with rigorously diagnosed ADHD and TBR ≥ 5 will be r and omized to active TBR-NF versus sham NF of equal duration , intensity , and appearance . Sham , utilizing prerecorded EEGs with participant artifacts superimposed , will keep participants and staff blind . Treatment fidelity will be trained/monitored by acknowledged NF leaders . Multidomain assessment s before , during , and after treatment ( follow-up to 2 years ) will also include tests of blinding and sham inertness
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 ) .