Table 5.
Summary of studies using alpha/theta protocol training.
| Site of treatment | Enhance/inhibit | Number of sessions | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Raymond, Sajid, Parkinson, & Gruzelier, 2005) | P4 | Enhance theta (4–7 Hz) over alpha (8–11 Hz) | 10 | Improvement in artistic performance |
| (Egner & Gruzelier, 2003) | C4, C3, PZ | Enhance theta (5–8 Hz) over alpha (8–11 Hz) | 10 | Improvement of music performance |
| (Gruzelier, 2009) | Enhance theta (4–7 Hz) over alpha (8–11 Hz) | Half-hour sessions, twice a week | Enhancement of artistic performance and mood | |
| (Gruzelier, 2009) | Enhance theta (4–7 Hz) over alpha (8–11 Hz) | 10 | Enhancement of music performance |