EEG‐neurofeedback and executive function enhancement in healthy adults: A systematic review

Viviani, Giada; Vallesi, Antonino

doi:10.1111/psyp.13874

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“…Considering the scores in Cz and Fz, the neurofeedback needed to include these sites. Furthermore, neurofeedback on frontal-midline theta (Fz) has been shown to be frequently more effective than neurofeedback protocols that do not include Fz [ 22 ].…”

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“…The use of neurofeedback in interventions for ADHD began in 1973, although the first study with positive results was published in 1976 [ 17 ]. Since then, various studies have reported benefits from using neurofeedback in infants, with improvements in behavior, attention, and impulsivity control (e.g., [ 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 ]). A meta-analysis by Arns et al [ 14 ] concluded that treatment of ADHD with neurofeedback could be considered “effective and specific”, with a large effect size for attention deficit and impulsivity and a moderate effect size for hyperactivity.…”

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A Case Study in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: An Innovative Neurofeedback-Based Approach

Cabaleiro

Cueli

Cañamero

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In research about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) there is growing interest in evaluating cortical activation and using neurofeedback in interventions. This paper presents a case study using monopolar electroencephalogram recording (brain mapping known as MiniQ) for subsequent use in an intervention with neurofeedback for a 10-year-old girl presenting predominantly inattentive ADHD. A total of 75 training sessions were performed, and brain wave activity was assessed before and after the intervention. The results indicated post-treatment benefits in the beta wave (related to a higher level of concentration) and in the theta/beta ratio, but not in the theta wave (related to higher levels of drowsiness and distraction). These instruments may be beneficial in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD.

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A Case Study in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: An Innovative Neurofeedback-Based Approach

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“…SMR-NFb training is a brainwave technique whose main effects on neural processes have been associated with the attenuation of somatosensory information flux to the cortex during SMR activity [ 3 , 8 , 9 , 11 ], which can persist in the form of cognitive and behavioral improvements after the training session [ 54 ]. The underlying mechanisms supporting a persistent effect are still poorly described to date regarding a single NFb session.…”

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A Single Session of SMR-Neurofeedback Training Improves Selective Attention Emerging from a Dynamic Structuring of Brain–Heart Interplay

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Research on sensorimotor rhythms (SMR) based on neurofeedback (NFb) emphasizes improvements in selective attention associated with SMR amplification. However, the long-term training proposed in most studies posed the question of acceptability, which led to the evaluation of the potential of a single NFb session. Based on cognitive and autonomic controls interfering with attention processes, we hypothesized changes in selective attention after a single SMR-NFb session, along with changes in brain–heart interplay, which are reflected in the multifractality of heartbeat dynamics. Here, young healthy participants (n = 35, 20 females, 21 ± 3 years) were randomly assigned either to a control group (Ctrl) watching a movie or to a neurofeedback (NFb) group performing a single session of SMR-NFb. A headset with EEG electrodes (positioned on C3 and C4) connected to a smartphone app served to guide and to evaluate NFb training efficacy. A Stroop task was performed for 8 min by each group before and after the intervention (movie vs. SMR-NFb) while collecting heart rate variability and C4-EEG for 20 min. When compared to Ctrl, the NFb group exhibited better Stroop performance, especially when facing incongruent trials. The multifractality and NFb training efficacy were identified as strong predictors of the gain in global Stroop performance, while multifractality was the only predictor regarding incongruent trials. We conclude that a single session of SMR-NFb improves selective attention in healthy individuals through the specific reorganization of brain–heart interplay, which is reflected in multifractal heartbeat dynamics.

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“…Evidence regarding the positive effects on cognitive performance of NFB training is gradually emerging (Enriquez-Geppert et al, 2017). Recent studies testing NFB as a neurorehabilitation technique highlighted its efficacy on performance enhancement of several cognitive functions such as executive functions (Viviani & Vallesi, 2021), attention and memory (Yeh et al, 2020) in healthy individuals. Similarly, NFB seems to be effective in improving quality of life and as a nonpharmacological treatment for the relief of cognitive symptoms of many clinical conditions such as mild cognitive impairment (Trambaiolli et al, 2021), poststroke (Renton et al, 2017), and traumatic brain injury (Ali et al, 2020).…”

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Intensive Neurofeedback-based Training to Improve Impaired Attention and Executive Functions Secondary to Resection of Tuberculum Sellae Meningioma: A Case Study

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Sardone

Trane

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Introduction. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of neurofeedback (NFB) for the treatment of acquired cognitive impairment after brain tumor surgery. Methods. The patient was a 49-year-old bilingual African woman who underwent surgical craniotomy after a tuberculum sellae meningioma was diagnosed. Cognitive deficits were evident following post-surgical recovery, and therefore intensive NFB training consisting of 15 sessions was carried out over a period of three weeks. Full neuropsychological testing and quantitative EEG analysis were performed before and after the training for outcome measurements. Results. The treatment resulted in improved attention and executive functions; specifically sustained, focused, and divided attentional abilities; cognitive flexibility, access to the lexical vocabulary, and a better processing speed. Analysis of the qEEG revealed an increased alpha peak frequency value and reduced delta/alpha ratio in frontal areas. The EEG examination revealed interhemispheric asymmetry after treatment. Conclusion. These findings suggest that a delta/alpha decrease might account for some clinical effects on cognitive abilities seen in a brain tumor resection survivor, reducing cognitive symptoms that can have a significant impact on daily life functions. Future studies on larger patients' samples should clarify the feasibility of NFB protocols for patients with brain tumors.

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EEG‐neurofeedback and executive function enhancement in healthy adults: A systematic review

Abstract: This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License, which permits use and distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is non-commercial and no modifications or adaptations are made.

Cited by 45 publications

References 86 publications

A Case Study in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: An Innovative Neurofeedback-Based Approach

A Case Study in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: An Innovative Neurofeedback-Based Approach

A Single Session of SMR-Neurofeedback Training Improves Selective Attention Emerging from a Dynamic Structuring of Brain–Heart Interplay

Intensive Neurofeedback-based Training to Improve Impaired Attention and Executive Functions Secondary to Resection of Tuberculum Sellae Meningioma: A Case Study

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