Neurofeedback as a Treatment for Impulsivity in a Forensic Psychiatric Population With Substance Use Disorder: Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial Combined With an N-of-1 Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Impulsivity and substance use disorder (SUD) are strongly interconnected, with persons scoring high on impulsivity being more vulnerable to develop substance abuse, facing more challenges for successful treatment, and being more prone to engage in criminal behavior. Studies have shown that impulsivity and craving for substances are strongly correlated. Neurofeedback is an effective treatment to reduce impulsive behavior. This study intends to determine to what extent a neurofeedback-intervention that is aimed at reducing impulsivity can also reduce levels of craving in forensic patients with SUD and comorbid Axis I and/or II diagnoses.

Objective

The main objective of this study is to investigate to what extent a reduction in impulsivity by a sensorimotor rhythm (S

SUBMITTER: Fielenbach S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5299210 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature