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. 2023 Mar 27;2023(3):CD009885. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009885.pub3

IRCT20190317043079N.

Study name Public title: The effect of neurofeedback/biofeedback on brain’s waves amplitude and attention deficit in children with ADHD
Scientific title: The effectiveness of neurofeedback and heart rate variability training on QEEG baseline and sustained attention in children with ADHD
Methods A randomised controlled parallel single‐blinded study without placebo
Study duration: 12 weeks + 6 months follow‐up
Participants Sample size (target): 160
Inclusion criteria
  • 7‐12 years; 2)

  • Definite diagnosis of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder by a psychiatrist, based on DSM‐5 diagnostic criteria, semi‐structured interview and developmental history

  • Referred to the Psychiatric Clinic of Yahya Nejad Hospital and Private Center for Psychiatric Disorder


Exclusion criteria
  • Identification of ADHD in children with other psychiatric and neurological disorders

  • Mental disability

Interventions There are 5 interventions in this study, the 2 that can be used for this review are:
  • neurofeedback (2 distinct theta/beta ratio and theta/sensorimotor rhythm training neurofeedback protocols 15 min each over a 45‐min period in 30 sessions/12 weeks)

  • neurofeedback (as described above) plus MPH twice/d

Outcomes ADHD symptoms
  • Attention deficit and impulsivity: CPRS

  • Sustained attention and impulsivity: continuous performance testing


Timing of outcome assessments not reported
Starting date 9 April 2021
Contact information Name: Soheila Hosseinzadeh 
Afilliation: Babol University of Medical Sciences 4717647745 Babol Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Telephone: +98 11 3219 9592
Email: hoseinzadeh_soheila@yahoo.com
Notes Sponsor: Babol University of Medical Sciences
Declaration of interests: not reported