Controlled evaluation of a neurofeedback training of slow cortical potentials in children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
2007

Neurofeedback Training for ADHD in Children

Sample size: 30 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

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)

10.1186/1744-9081-3-35

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