Self-reported efficacy of neurofeedback treatment in a clinical randomized controlled study of ADHD children and adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many non-pharmacological treatments for children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been attempted, but reports indicate that most are ineffective. Although neurofeedback (NF) is a treatment approach for children with ADHD that remains promising, a variety of appropriate measures have been used in reporting and evaluating its effect.

Objective

To report the self-evaluations of NF treatment by children and adolescents with ADHD.

Methods

Randomized controlled trial in 91 children and adolescents with ADHD, aged less than 18 years (mean, 11.2 years) participated in a 30-session program of intensive NF treatment. Participants were randomized and allocated by sequentially numbered sealed envelopes into three groups: methylp

SUBMITTER: Duric NS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4159126 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature