Therapy · Brain health technique
Neurofeedback / EEG Biofeedback
Evidence grade: Context Dependent
A behavioral therapy that trains individuals to alter brainwave patterns in real time using EEG feedback, aiming to improve attention, relaxation, or stress control.
- Practice
- Therapy
- Principle
- Treatment
- Tactic
- Brain-directed & Cognitive
- Evidence grade
- Context Dependent
- Strength of evidence
- Medium
How to practice Neurofeedback / EEG Biofeedback
Conducted with certified practitioners over 20–40 sessions. Sessions use EEG sensors and computer feedback to reinforce desirable brainwave patterns. Progress depends on session consistency and practitioner expertise. Avoid unvalidated commercial “neurotraining” systems making broad claims.
The evidence behind Neurofeedback / EEG Biofeedback
Moderate evidence supports neurofeedback for ADHD, anxiety, and sleep regulation, with smaller or mixed effects for cognitive decline. Mechanism: real-time feedback enhances self-regulation of cortical activity and prefrontal control networks. Evidence quality variable, stronger for specific conditions (e.g., ADHD) than for general cognition.
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