THERAPIES BACKED BY SCIENCE
Research studies supporting the efficacy of bio- and neurofeedback therapies.
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ADHD
IA meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials published in the Journal of Pediatrics in 2014 found that neurofeedback significantly improved attention and impulsivity in children with ADHD, with effects lasting up to six months.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29445867/ -
Concentration Problems
A 2024 narrative review in Frontiers in Neuroscience highlighted the efficacy of integrated biofeedback and neurofeedback training in improving executive functions, including concentration and attention, in various populations.
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2024.1358481/full -
Depression
A meta-analysis published in Psychological Medicine in 2021 showed that both heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback and neurofeedback are associated with a reduction in self-reported depression.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34776024/ -
Anxiety Disorders
A review article published in Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback in 2016 concluded that biofeedback and neurofeedback are effective in reducing anxiety symptoms in various anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33792548/ -
Chronic Pain
Research published in the Journal of Pain in 2016 demonstrated that biofeedback therapy can be beneficial in managing chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia and migraines.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK73546/ -
PTSD:
Research published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress in 2016 indicated that neurofeedback can lead to significant reductions in PTSD symptoms, including hyperarousal and re-experiencing traumatic events.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37314616/