Electroencephalographic biofeedback of SMR and beta for treatment of attention deficit disorders in a clinical setting
Study at a glance
- Area
- ADHD & Attention
- Study type
- Case study
- Authors
- Lubar JO, Lubar JF
- Journal
- Biofeedback and Self-Regulation
- Year
- 1984
- Participants
- 6
- Population
- Children
- Protocol
- SMR (12–15 Hz) or beta (16–20 Hz) up; theta and EMG inhibited
- Sessions
- Twice a week for 10–27 months
Key findings
- EEG changed as trained in all six
- Better grades or test scores in all six
- None on medication afterwards
Six children with attention deficit disorder and learning problems trained SMR or beta upward, with theta and muscle activity inhibited, alongside academic work, twice a week for 10 to 27 months. All increased the trained rhythm and reduced slow activity, all improved in grades or achievement tests, and none needed medication for hyperactivity afterwards.