Systematic review and meta-analysis of neurofeedback and its effect on posttraumatic stress disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To date, only one systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) has evaluated the effect of neurofeedback in PTSD, which included only four studies and found an uncertainty of the effect of EEG-NF on PTSD symptoms. This meta-analysis is an update considering that numerous studies have since been published. Additionally, more recent studies have included fMRI-NF as well as fMRI-guided or -inspired EEG NF.

Methods

Systematic literature searches for RCTs were conducted in three online databases. Additional hand searches of each study identified and of systematic reviews and meta-analyses published were also undertaken. Outcomes evaluated the effect of neurofeedback vs. a control (active, sham, and waiting list) on their effects in reducin

SUBMITTER: Voigt JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10993781 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature