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Childhood Trauma, the Neurobiology of Adaptation & Use-dependent Development of the Brain: How States become Traits

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Check out this Knowledge Base article from StressTherapy Solutions: Childhood Trauma, the Neurobiology of Adaptation & Use-dependent Development of the Brain: How States become Traits.

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Study at a glance

Area
PTSD & Trauma
Study type
Pilot / open study
Authors
Gapen M, van der Kolk BA, Hamlin E, Hirshberg L, Suvak M, Spinazzola J
Journal
Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
Year
2016
Population
Adults
Protocol
T4-P4 or T3-T4 training
Sessions
40 (twice weekly)

Key findings

  • Davidson Trauma Scale fell from about 69 to 49
  • Affect regulation improved after symptom change
  • Not blinded; a roadmap for larger trials is proposed

PubMed 26782083 →

A proof-of-concept pilot of neurofeedback for adults with multiple traumas and PTSD that had not responded to other treatment. After 40 sessions at T4-P4 or T3-T4, PTSD symptoms fell markedly and emotional regulation improved.