Efficacy of Neurofeedback Versus Pharmacological Support in Subjects with ADHD

Behavioral training in neurofeedback has proven to be an essential complement to generalize the effects of pharmacological support in subjects who have attention deficit with hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Therefore, this investigation attempts to analyze the efficacy of neurofeedback compared with...

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Published in:Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback 2016-03, Vol.41 (1), p.17-25
Main Authors: González-Castro, Paloma, Cueli, Marisol, Rodríguez, Celestino, García, Trinidad, Álvarez, Luis
Format: Article
Language:English
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Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - drug therapy
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - physiopathology
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - therapy
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Biofeedback
Biofeedback training
Cerebral Cortex - drug effects
Cerebral Cortex - physiology
Child
Combined Modality Therapy
Electroencephalography
Executive Function - drug effects
Executive Function - physiology
Feedback
Female
Health Psychology
Humans
Hyperactivity
Impulsivity
Male
Neurofeedback - methods
Psychology
Psychotherapy and Counseling
Public Health
Support groups
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Behavioral training in neurofeedback has proven to be an essential complement to generalize the effects of pharmacological support in subjects who have attention deficit with hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Therefore, this investigation attempts to analyze the efficacy of neurofeedback compared with pharmacological support and the combination of both. Participants were 131 students, classified into four groups: control (did not receive neurofeedback or pharmacological support), neurofeedback group, pharmacological support group, and combined group (neurofeedback + pharmacological support). Participants’ executive control and cortical activation were assessed before and after treatment. Results indicate that the combined group obtained more benefits and that the neurofeedback group improved to a greater extent in executive control than the pharmacological support group. It is concluded that this kind of training may be an alternative to stimulate activation in subjects with ADHD.
ISSN:1090-0586
1573-3270
DOI:10.1007/s10484-015-9299-4