102 children aged 8-12 were randomly assigned to two treatment options - 36 sessions of neurofeedback training or 36 sessions of computerized attention training.
These children have all been diagnosed with ADHD; over 90 have never received medication and 80% of the children were boys.
Children in both groups took part in 2-3 training sessions per week. In EEG Biofeedback group, children learned to create and sustain a state of focused attention by monitoring their body responses. These children received direct feedback on their EEG state.
Children in the computerized attention training (the control group) were given systematic exercises to train their visual and auditory perception, attention and reactivity; howeverthese children received no direct feedback of their EEG state.
Results showed that neurofeedback treatment yielded significantly greater reductions of ADHD symptoms than the control group treatment. 51% of children in the EEG Biofeedback group experienced at least 25% reduction in ADHD symptoms.In the control group, only 26% of children achieved this level.
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