EEG Correlates of Self-Managed Neurofeedback Treatment of Central Neuropathic Pain in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neurofeedback (NFB) is a neuromodulatory technique that enables voluntary modulation of brain activity in order to treat neurological condition, such as central neuropathic pain (CNP). A distinctive feature of this technique is that it actively involves participants in the therapy. In this feasibility study, we present results of participant self-managed NFB treatment of CNP.

Methods

Fifteen chronic spinal cord injured (SCI) participants (13M, 2F), with chronic CNP equal or greater than 4 on the Visual Numeric Scale, took part in the study. After initial training in hospital (up to 4 sessions), they practiced NF at home, on average 2-3 times a week, over a period of several weeks (min 4, max 20). The NFB protocol consisted of upregulating the alpha (9-12 Hz) and d

SUBMITTER: Vuckovic A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6670070 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature