Neurofeedback in fibromyalgia syndrome

EEG Biofeedback (Neurofeedback-NFB) is a learning strategy that enables people to alter their brainwaves. In the present case study, we applied a NFB protocol on three patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS). The existing symptoms and clinical conditions of the patients attributed to FMS, Visual A...

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Published in:Aǧrı 2007-07, Vol.19 (3), p.47-53
Main Authors: Kayiran, Sadi, Dursun, Erbil, Ermutlu, Numan, Dursun, Nigar, Karamürsel, Sacit
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Ağrı
Behavioral disciplines and activities
Biofeedback, Psychology
Biyogeribildirim, psikoloji
Davranış disiplinleri ve aktiviteler
Erişkin
Female
Fibromiyalji
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia - psychology
Fibromyalgia - therapy
Humans
Kadın
Pain
Pain Measurement
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:EEG Biofeedback (Neurofeedback-NFB) is a learning strategy that enables people to alter their brainwaves. In the present case study, we applied a NFB protocol on three patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS). The existing symptoms and clinical conditions of the patients attributed to FMS, Visual Analog Scale for pain and fatigue, Hamilton Depression and Anxiety Inventory Scales, Beck Depression and Anxiety Inventory Scales, and SF-36 were recorded before and after NFB training. Most of the symptoms were decreased after ten sessions. There was also improvement in all of the scales after the treatment. The results of the present study may suggest NFB training as a novel treatment method in FMS.
ISSN:1300-0012