RESEARCH
TINNITUS
Italy
A preliminary study published in the official bulletin of the Italian Society of Audiology and Phoniatrics in Italy with non-linear NeurOptimal® neurofeedback on patients suffering from tinnitus.
These volunteer patients underwent a series of sessions, following which data from audiometric measurements and self-report questionnaires were collected regarding tinnitus annoyance, level of pathological concern, depression, worry, stress, and sleep quality.
The results obtained in this study are promising and seem to confirm the particularity of this technique, which is based on the fundamental principles of brain activity, self-regulation, neuroplasticity and learning.
ANXIÉTÉ
USA
CANCER
USA
Many cancer survivors continue to suffer from ongoing symptoms, such as fatigue and cognitive impairment, that are poorly managed and for which there are few effective, evidence-based treatment options. Neurofeedback is a non-invasive, drug-free form of brain training that can alleviate long-term symptoms reported by cancer patients.
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France
Fatigue and cognitive impairment after cancer are adverse effects that often persist after treatment and impair quality of life. The study aims to assess the feasibility of neurofeedback and its effects on cognitive functioning and fatigue in cancer survivors, particularly the feasibility of recruitment strategies, research protocol, and outcome measures.
USA
A PUBMED (Basic Brain Research Foundation of Ohio Cleveland USA) study conducted in 2013 by J. Alvarez, Fl. Meyer, Dl Granoff, A. Lundy showed the impact of NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback on Post Cancer Cognitive Impairment.
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USA
Utilisation de thérapies complémentaires pour la gestion des effets secondaires dans le cancer du sein : Données probantes et justification
Women diagnosed with breast cancer can experience chronic side effects after curative treatment concludes, negatively impacting survivorship. The most prevalent side effects addressed in the medical and nursing literature include symptoms such as hot flashes, fatigue, myalgias/arthralgias and cognitive impairment...
Kelly Roe, Moira Kirvan Visovatti, Trevor Brooks, Mohamad Baydoun, Patricia Clark & Debra L Barton
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USA
Using neurofeedback to manage long-term symptoms in cancer survivors: Results of a survey of neurofeedback providers.
This cross-sectional descriptive study explored the use of neurofeedback by cancer survivors to manage long-term symptoms, and aimed to identify safe and effective neurofeedback protocols for this population.
Author links open overlay panelMarian Luctkar-Flude a, Dianne Groll b, Jane Tyerman c
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COUPLE
France
A study by Pitié Salpêtrière was carried out in 2013 by Nathalie Gunther & Noëlle Duforest, clinical psychologists, on the impact of NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback on patients with frontal temporal pathologies, on stress, anxiety of the caregiver and the couple's relationship.
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PERFORMANCE
Netherlands
An Athlete's Adventure with NeurOptimal® Top athletes benefit from using NeurOptimal®.
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SLEEP
USA
Effectiveness of Neurofeedback Training in Chronic Insomnia.
Okunola O,1 O'Malley E,2 O'Malley M2
(1) Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, Connecticut, Norwalk, CT, USA, (2) Nowalk Hospital, Norwalk, CT, USA
The most effective treatment for chronic insomnia is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Although effective in the long term, CBT requires specialized training in behavioral therapies of sleep medicine. Early neurofeedback training protocols (EEG biofeedback) have been shown to be an effective therapy for insomnia (Hauri et al 1982). This training involves using electroencephalographic (EEG) activity processed in real time to provide feedback to subjects to gradually reduce the hyperexcitability evident in the EEG. In this pilot study, we evaluated the effectiveness of a simple but comprehensive neurofeedback training protocol in chronic insomniacs at our center. We used a retrospective analysis of clinical data to assess the benefits of this training in a real-world clinical population.
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STRESS
USA
Entraînement au Neurofeedback pour remédier aux symptômes d'anxiété et de stress des étudiants effectuée par: Caitlyn McKinzie Bennett, Glenn W. Lambie, Haiyan Bai & Gulnora Hundley
College students experience high levels of anxiety and stress, resulting in academic, interpersonal, and functional challenges. Despite awareness of anxiety and stress amongst students, universities and colleges fail to meet their mental health needs. Neurofeedback (NFB) training, a noninvasive approach designed to regulate brain processes to mitigate anxiety and stress-based symptoms, is an innovative option to help college students. A pre-posttest control group quasi-experimental design was implemented to measure whether a treatment group reported differences in anxiety and stress (as measured by the Beck Anxiety Inventory [BAI], Perceived Stress Scale [PSS], and Social Anxiety Thought [SAT] questionnaire) as compared to a waitlist control group. Results indicated significant decreases in SAT and PSS scores between groups, with no significant difference for BAI scores. Additionally, no significant differences were found over time between groups, regardless of gender. Limitations and future recommendations are explored.
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ADHD
France
NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback was the subject of a study for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at the Laboratory of Functional Neurosciences and Pathologies of the Amiens University Hospital (UMR 8160, CNRS unit). It was the subject of a scientific publication.
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USA
The effects of neurofeedback training on symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in college students.
Shaywanna Harris, Glenn W. Lambie & Gulnora Hundley
Many students struggle with symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that can affect their academic performance and overall well-being. This study aimed to examine the effects of a neurofeedback (NF) training protocol on ADHD symptom scores in college students.
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In the United States
A study of the effects of neurofeedback training on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, depression, anxiety, and academic self-efficacy in college students. Conducted by Shaywanna Harris, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology at Texas State University.
USA
The Impact of Neurofeedback on ADHD: A Case Study
This article evaluates the impact of neurofeedback training on ADHD. Over the years, many researchers have attempted to evaluate the impact of neurofeedback training on ADHD; however, studies have suffered from methodological shortcomings and a lack of appropriate control groups. This study aims to address some of the aforementioned concerns. The questions addressed in this study are (a) Is neurofeedback an effective intervention for ADHD? (b) Will participants improve their symptoms significantly when combining neurofeedback training with treatment as usual? I hypothesized that the addition of neurofeedback training would yield more favorable results in reducing ADHD symptoms, such as impulsivity, attention, and hyperactivity, than pharmacological treatment alone in adolescents aged 11 to 17 years.
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USA
University of Central Florida Research Studies: NO and ADHD in College Students NO and Anxiety in College Students, conducted by Gulnora Hundley, PhD, LMHC, LMFT and Caitlyn Bennett, PhD, LMHC
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Study on the Use of NeurOptimal®
Canada
A studyindependentwas conducted in 2014 by Shane Parkhill, Bsc. Eng. under the supervision of Charlène Zietsma, Ph. D (Next Delta Consulting). This study was conducted with several hundred practitioners using the NeurOptimal® software, totaling nearly 3 million hours of neurofeedback sessions.
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