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Neurofeedback as a nonpharmacological treatment for adults with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
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Trials . 2015, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p1-14. 14p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Background: Neurofeedback has been applied effectively in various areas, especially in the treatment of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study protocol is designed to investigate the effect of slow cortical potential (SCP) feedback and a new form of neurofeedback using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) on symptomatology and neurophysiological parameters in an adult ADHD population. A comparison of SCP and NIRS feedback therapy methods has not been previously conducted and may yield valuable findings about alternative treatments for adult ADHD. Methods/Design: The outcome of both neurofeedback techniques will be assessed over 30 treatment sessions and after a 6-month follow-up period, and then will be compared to a nonspecific biofeedback treatment. Furthermore, to investigate if treatment effects in this proof-of-principle study can be predicted by specific neurophysiological baseline parameters, regression models will be applied. Finally, a comparison with healthy controls will be conducted to evaluate deviant pretraining neurophysiological parameters, stability of assessment measures, and treatment outcome. Discussion: To date, an investigation and comparison of SCP and NIRS feedback training to an active control has not been conducted; therefore, we hope to gain valuable insights in effects and differences of these types of treatment for ADHD in adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17456215
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Trials
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 102992248
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-015-0683-4