Study: Neurofeedback treatment for ADHD in only 12 sessions?

In this study, behavior improvements, gains in a computerized measure of attention, and corresponding EEG changes were all observed after only 12 25 minute training sessions, i.e., only 3 total hours of training. Whether this is because of the specific training protocol used in this study, i.e., the Peak Achievement training system, or could be attained with other training protocols, is unclear. It is important to emphasize that this was not a randomized controlled trial — in fact, there was not even a control group. Thus, reliable conclusions about the clinical efficacy of this approach cannot be made from this study alone. For instance, parent rating may have improved because of expectations about treatment benefits rather than actual changes in children’s behavior. However, the computerized measure of attention would not be subject to such expectancy effects. And, documenting that EEG parameters changed in ways that are consistent with improved focus and attention also strengthens the study. In addition to the absence of a control group, there are several other limitations to this study that should be noted. First, the rating scale used in this study is not a widely used measure in the assessment of ADHD and does not include all ADHD symptoms. Thus, including a more conventional rating scale for ADHD, e.g., the Conners, the ADHD Rating Scale, the Vanderbilit Assessment Scale, would have been helpful. Second, no data was collected from children’s teachers; finding imp...
Source: SharpBrains - Category: Neurologists Authors: Tags: Attention and ADD/ADHD Education & Lifelong Learning Health & Wellness Technology ADHD-Treatment EEG-Biofeedback hyperactivity IVA Plus medication-treatment Neurofeedback Neurofeedback-Treatment Peak Achievement theta/beta ratio Source Type: blogs