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Neurofeedback for the treatment of children and adolescents with ADHD: a randomized and controlled clinical trial using parental reports

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Check out this Knowledge Base article from StressTherapy Solutions: Neurofeedback for the treatment of children and adolescents with ADHD: a randomized and controlled clinical trial using parental reports.

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Study at a glance

Area
ADHD & Attention
Study type
Randomized controlled trial
Authors
Duric NS, Assmus J, Gundersen D, Elgen IB
Journal
BMC Psychiatry
Year
2012
Participants
91
Population
Children, Adolescents
Protocol
Beta1 (15-18 Hz) training
Sessions
30

Key findings

  • Neurofeedback as effective as methylphenidate on parent-rated ADHD symptoms
  • Combined treatment was not better than either alone

DOI 10.1186/1471-244x-12-107 → PubMed 22877086 →

A randomized controlled trial in Norway comparing beta-training neurofeedback, methylphenidate and the two combined in children and adolescents with ADHD. Parents reported significant improvement in all three groups, with no significant differences between them.