Neurofeedback Training for ADHD in Children
Author Information
Author(s): Drechsler Renate, Straub Marc, Doehnert Mirko, Heinrich Hartmut, Steinhausen Hans-Christoph, Brandeis Daniel
Primary Institution: Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Hypothesis
Participants of a neurofeedback training should improve their ability to regulate their cortical activation over time.
Conclusion
Neurofeedback training shows specific effects on improving attention and cognition in children with ADHD, but parental support also plays a significant role.
Supporting Evidence
- Children in the neurofeedback group showed greater improvements in attention and cognition compared to those in group therapy.
- Behavioral improvements were moderately related to neurofeedback training performance.
- Effective parental support was linked to better outcomes in the neurofeedback group.
Takeaway
This study tested a special brain training for kids with ADHD to help them focus better. It found that the training worked, especially when parents helped out.
Methodology
The study compared neurofeedback training to a group therapy program, using behavioral ratings and neuropsychological tests before and after treatment.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the lack of proper control groups and the subjective nature of behavioral ratings.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and incomplete randomization, which may affect the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
17 children with ADHD (13 boys, 4 girls) in the neurofeedback group and 13 children (10 boys, 3 girls) in the control group.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = .011
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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