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In-School Neurofeedback Training for ADHD: Sustained Improvements From a Randomized Control Trial

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Check out this Knowledge Base article from StressTherapy Solutions: In-School Neurofeedback Training for ADHD: Sustained Improvements From a Randomized Control Trial.

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Study at a glance

Area
ADHD & Attention
Study type
Randomized controlled trial
Authors
Steiner NJ, Frenette EC, Rene KM, Brennan RT, Perrin EC
Journal
Pediatrics
Year
2014
Participants
104 children (ages 7-11)
Population
Children
Protocol
in-school computer-based neurofeedback vs cognitive attention training
Sessions
40 sessions

Key findings

  • At 6 months, neurofeedback gains persisted on parent-rated inattention (effect size 0.34), executive functioning (0.25) and hyperactivity/impulsivity (0.23)
  • Gains on the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) Global Executive Composite (effect size 0.31) stayed greater than in the cognitive training and control groups
  • Cognitive training showed only delayed improvement on parent-rated executive functioning (effect size 0.18) and 2 BRIEF subscales
  • Stimulant doses were unchanged with neurofeedback but rose 9 mg (cognitive training) and 13 mg (control)

DOI 10.1542/peds.2013-2059 → PubMed 24534402 →

A 6-month follow-up of a randomized trial in which 104 children aged 7 to 11 with ADHD received 40 sessions of in-school neurofeedback, cognitive training, or no training (control). Parent ratings, a double-blinded classroom observation and medication changes were tracked. Neurofeedback gains held at follow-up and remained larger than in the other groups, and neurofeedback participants did not need dose increases. The authors conclude neurofeedback is a promising attention training treatment for children with ADHD.