Home-Based EEG Neurofeedback Intervention for the Management of Chronic Pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic pain and associated symptoms often cause significant disability and reduced quality of life (QoL). Neurofeedback (NFB) as part of a Brain Computer Interface can help some patients manage chronic pain by normalising maladaptive brain activity measured with electroencephalography (EEG).

Objectives

This study was designed to assess the efficacy and safety of a novel home-based NFB device for managing chronic pain by modifying specific EEG activity.

Methods

A prospective, single-arm, proof-of-concept study was conducted between June 2020 and March 2021 among adults with chronic pain (registered with ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04418362). Axon EEG NFB systems for home use were provided to each, and 32-48 NFB training sessions were completed by the participants

SUBMITTER: Birch N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9197102 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature