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Check out this Knowledge Base article from StressTherapy Solutions: Neurofeedback training improves ADHD symptoms more than attention skills training.

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Study at a glance

Area
ADHD & Attention
Study type
Randomized controlled trial
Journal
Evidence Based Mental Health
Year
2010
Participants
102 children (ages 8-12) with ADHD
Population
Children
Protocol
theta/beta and slow cortical potential neurofeedback vs attention skills training
Sessions
two blocks of nine 50-minute double sessions

Key findings

  • Parent-rated total ADHD symptoms fell more with neurofeedback (effect size 0.60, p<0.005)
  • Teacher-rated total symptoms also improved more with neurofeedback (effect size 0.64, p<0.01)
  • Response rate was 51.7% with neurofeedback vs 28.6% with attention training (OR 2.68)
  • Commentator judges it too early for routine use pending replication and follow-up

Citation (2010). Neurofeedback training improves ADHD symptoms more than attention skills training. Evidence Based Mental Health, 13(1), 21-21.

DOI 10.1136/ebmh.13.1.21 → PubMed 20164518 →

A structured summary and expert commentary on a multisite randomized controlled trial in Germany comparing neurofeedback with computerized attention skills training in children with ADHD. Neurofeedback combined theta/beta training and slow cortical potential training, and both groups had matched session numbers and length. Neurofeedback reduced parent- and teacher-rated ADHD symptoms more than the comparison training. The commentator calls the study well designed but says long-term follow-up and independent replication are still needed before routine use.