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A Position Paper on Neurofeedback for the Treatment of ADHD

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Check out this Knowledge Base article from StressTherapy Solutions: A Position Paper on Neurofeedback for the Treatment of ADHD.

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Study at a glance

Area
ADHD & Attention
Study type
Review & meta-analysis
Authors
Sherlin L, Arns M, Lubar J, Sokhadze E
Journal
Journal of Neurotherapy
Year
2010
Protocol
neurofeedback for ADHD (evidence review and practice recommendations)

Key findings

  • Rates neurofeedback for ADHD as Level 5, 'efficacious and specific'
  • Reports long-term effects lasting 3 to 6 months, with longer follow-up still needed
  • Effects on inattention and impulsivity appear similar to stimulant medication, pending more randomized trials
  • Medication may be the better choice when hyperactivity is the main complaint; neurofeedback can be combined with medication

DOI 10.1080/10874201003773880 →

A position paper, adopted by the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR) in 2010, reviewing the evidence for neurofeedback as a treatment for ADHD and offering guidance for clinical practice. It also outlines ADHD diagnosis and its psychophysiological basis. The authors conclude that neurofeedback is a safe and efficacious ADHD treatment, rating it Level 5 ('efficacious and specific'), while calling for more controlled research on long-term effects, how it works, and ways to need fewer sessions.