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Electroencephalogram Neurofeedback Treatment for Taiwanese Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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Check out this Knowledge Base article from StressTherapy Solutions: Electroencephalogram Neurofeedback Treatment for Taiwanese Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

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Study at a glance

Area
ADHD & Attention
Study type
Controlled study
Authors
Yang P, Ting Li I, Ling Liu T
Journal
Neuropsychiatry
Year
2018
Participants
26 (13 + 13)
Population
Children
Protocol
Theta-reduction training (add-on to medication)
Sessions
20 over 8 weeks
Equipment
BrainMaster Discovery / BrainAvatar

Key findings

  • Add-on neurofeedback improved attention test scores
  • Core ADHD symptom ratings improved more than with medication alone

Taiwanese children with ADHD who were only partly helped by medication received 20 sessions of theta-reducing neurofeedback on top of their medication, compared with medication alone. The neurofeedback group improved significantly more on attention testing and caregiver-rated ADHD symptoms.