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Re-training the injured brain: a case series in sLORETA neurofeedback as an acute concussion intervention in youth

STS Instructor Authored by P. David Ims

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Check out this Knowledge Base article from StressTherapy Solutions: Re-training the injured brain: a case series in sLORETA neurofeedback as an acute concussion intervention in youth.

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Study at a glance

Area
TBI & Concussion
Study type
Pilot / open study
Authors
Ims PD
Journal
Maryland Shared Open Access Repository (USMAI Consortium)
Year
2018
Population
Children, Adolescents
Protocol
QEEG-guided sLORETA neurofeedback

Key findings

  • Hypothesised that neurofeedback would cut symptoms and shorten recovery compared with rest and recovery alone
  • Tracked QEEG, cognitive scores and symptoms from injury through recovery
  • Compared youth receiving neurofeedback with youth who did not
  • Pilot results suggest a possible treatment option; larger studies are needed

DOI 10.13016/m2xjzw-rcjl →

A small pilot case series testing whether neurofeedback soon after a concussion could ease symptoms and speed recovery compared with rest alone. Young people with concussions received a series of QEEG-guided sLORETA neurofeedback sessions, and their brain maps, cognitive scores and symptoms were followed until they recovered, alongside peers who did not receive neurofeedback. The author reports that the results point to a possible non-invasive treatment for concussion that needs further study.