The Effect of Neurofeedback (NFB)‎ on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)‎

Abstract EN

Background! ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders of childhood.

NFB is a comprehensive training system that facilitates changes in brain waves.

The aim of this study is to assess whether NFB can be considered a treatment modality for ADHD.

Methods: The present study is a clinical trial randomized study that was conducted on 84 patients who were divided into two main groups Group (A): freshly diagnosed cases of ADHD patients who were only receiving sessions of NFB.

Group (B): cases of ADHD patients who were receiving both NFB sessions and medications.

All participants were treated with methylphenidate capsules with a total dose of lmg/ kg/ day in the form of long acting capsules.

The total dose was between 20- 60 mg.

compliance and side effects were recorded.

Both groups received 20 sessions of NFB.

Results: There was statistically significant improvement in both groups on neurofeedback therapy with a higher reduction rate in the group receiving combined treatment (neurofeedback and medications) in relation to children receiving neurofeedback therapy alone.

Conclusion: NFB can be considered a treatment modality for improving the symptomatology in children with attention defecit hyperactivity disorder.