Table 6.
Summary of neurofeedback treatment studies on ADHD.
| Site of treatment | Neurofeedback Protocol | Number of sessions | The age range (year) | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Linden, Habib, & Radojevic, 1996) | CZ | Enhance beta Inhibit theta | 20 | 5–15 | Improvement in mental functions and accuracy |
| (Palsson et al., 2001) | CZ | Theta/beta, SMR | 40 | 9–13 | Improvement in effects of ADHD |
| (Orlandi, 2004) | CZ | Theta/beta, SMR | 40 | 9–11 | Improvement in attention, focus and memory |
| (Lévesque, Beauregard, & Mensour, 2006b) | CZ | Theta/beta, SMR | 40 | 8–12 | Improving performance of anterior cingulate cortex |
| (Leins et al., 2007) | CZ | Theta/beta | 30 | 8–13 | Improvement in attention, hyperactivity and distraction |
| (Gevensleben et al., 2009) | CZ | Theta/beta | 18 | 9–12 | Improvement in combined treatment of neurofeedback protocols |
| (Perreau-Linck, Lessard, Lévesque, & Beauregard, 2010) | CZ | Theta/SMR | 40 | 8–13 | Improvement in the effects of ADHD |
Abbreviations: ADHA: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, SMR: Sensorimotor rhythm.