Neurofeedback and its possible relevance for the treatment of Tourette syndrome

Farkas, Aniko; Bluschke, Annet; Roessner, Veit; Beste, Christian

doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2015.01.012

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“…It has been shown to enhance focus and attention (Ziegler et al, 2019), foster positive emotions to counteract anxiety and stress, thereby enhancing learning outcomes (Mennella et al, 2017), and even bolstering memory and cognitive function (Tseng et al, 2021). The versatility of neurofeedback is evident, having been used to address a broad spectrum of conditions including insomnia, anxiety, depression, epilepsy, brain damage from stroke, addiction, and more (Monderer et al, 2002;Farkas et al, 2015;Renton et al, 2017;Martz et al, 2020;Tolin et al, 2020;Lambert-Beaudet et al, 2021;Fernández-Alvarez et al, 2022).…”

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confidence: 99%

Navigating the 'Zen Zeitgeist': The Potential of Personalized Neurofeedback for Meditation

Brandmeyer,

Reggente

2023

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The advancement of neurotechnological tools for meditation and mindfulness training may help to accelerate many of the transformational states and traits that result from consistent mindfulness practice. However, adopting a traditional one-size-fits-all approach in the development of neurotechnological tools, such as neurofeedback applications for meditation training, will likely limit the potential benefits; individual differences and compensatory mechanisms strongly impact both the efficacy of a given neurofeedback protocol, as well as how foundational meditation skills are acquired. Here we emphasize the importance of embracing individual differences and propose novel, personalized intervention technologies that sidestep potentially deleterious outcomes. Given the growing interest and research on the effects of meditation on the brain, behavior, and overall health, we briefly address some of the philosophical and cultural challenges associated with translating contemplative practices into neurotechnological applications, further accentuating the need for individualized and multimodal approaches.

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Section: Promise and Pitfallsmentioning

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Navigating the 'Zen Zeitgeist': The Potential of Personalized Neurofeedback for Meditation

Brandmeyer,

Reggente

2023

Preprint

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“…Liu et al [14], [43] investigated neurofeedback training (at P8) to improve the cognitive abilities by using a shooting game as a stimulus. Farkas et al [44] described game content as a stimulus of neurofeedback training and suggested that neurofeedback is most effective for the comorbid Gilles-de-la-Tourette syndrome. Engelbregt et al [45] used a game as a stimulus during neurofeedback training to improve cognitive performance.…”

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Investigating Neurofeedback Protocols for Stress Mitigation: A Comparative Analysis of Different Stimulus Contents

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The selection of stimulus contents for neurofeedback has direct implications on the efficacy of neurofeedback therapy. In particular, a suitable selection of stimulus contents facilitates the achievement of sustainability during neurofeedback sessions, which has been considered challenging during clinical practice. To further elaborate this point, this research investigates the efficacy of different neurofeedback stimulus contents (audio, video, and games) for stress mitigation. The effectiveness of the contents was measured by statistically comparing quantitative electroencephalogram (QEEG) features, such as alpha power and alpha asymmetry before and after neurofeedback sessions. In addition, the topographic maps of activities were constructed for a visual description. In this study, 29 study participants were recruited, and the EEG data were recorded during multiple neurofeedback sessions. ANOVA and post hoc testing verified the statistical significance of the results of the various stimulus contents, whereas a t-test verified the significance of stress mitigation because of neurofeedback. The results indicate that games exhibit higher effectiveness than audio and video contents for stress mitigation. In addition, the topographic analysis demonstrates the efficacy of neurofeedback training for stress mitigation. In conclusion, the effects of neurofeedback therapy could be enhanced while selecting suitable stimulus contents for neurofeedback protocols.INDEX TERMS Neurofeedback stimulus contents, QEEG analysis, neurofeedback for stress mitigation.

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“…This modality has been used to treat ADHD and OCD with positive results [ 16 , 17 ]. There have been several case studies that show improvement in tic prevalence with neurofeedback training [ 18 , 19 ]. These improvements seem to be increased if the patient has comorbid ADHD [ 19 ].…”

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“…There have been several case studies that show improvement in tic prevalence with neurofeedback training [ 18 , 19 ]. These improvements seem to be increased if the patient has comorbid ADHD [ 19 ]. A small randomized controlled study did not show improvement of tic prevalence above placebo [ 20 ].…”

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A Comprehensive Review of Tourette Syndrome and Complementary Alternative Medicine

Kumar

Duda

Mainali

et al. 2018

Curr Dev Disord Rep

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Purpose of ReviewTourette syndrome (TS) is a neuropsychiatric condition defined by both motor and phonic tics over a period of at least 1 year with the onset before 18 years of age. The purpose of this article is to review the use of complementary alternative medicine (CAM) in children and adults with Tourette syndrome with emphasis on recent research.Recent FindingsMost patients do not tell their physician about the use of CAM unless if specifically asked. Of the studies reviewed, description of the treatment and the frequency of use were most often reported. Few studies examine the role or effectiveness of CAM in the treatment of TS specifically.SummaryPractitioners should be aware of current research regarding various CAM modalities used for TS patients, including efficacy, potential adverse effects, and interactions with medications. Robust data about the use of CAM, efficacy, and potential side effects is lacking and requires further research to clarify optimal use.

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Neurofeedback and its possible relevance for the treatment of Tourette syndrome

Cited by 9 publications

References 178 publications

Navigating the 'Zen Zeitgeist': The Potential of Personalized Neurofeedback for Meditation

Navigating the 'Zen Zeitgeist': The Potential of Personalized Neurofeedback for Meditation

Investigating Neurofeedback Protocols for Stress Mitigation: A Comparative Analysis of Different Stimulus Contents

A Comprehensive Review of Tourette Syndrome and Complementary Alternative Medicine

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