Electroencephalography-based neurofeedback as treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Steinn SteingrimssonGorana BilonicAnn-Catrin EkelundTomas Larson Ida StadigMikael SvenssonIris Sarajlic VukovicConstanze WartenbergOlof WredeSusanne Bernhardsson

Published in: European psychiatry : the journal of the Association of European Psychiatrists (2020)

Based on four RCTs, with several study limitations and imprecision, it is uncertain whether EEG-NF reduces suicidal thoughts, PTSD symptoms, medication use, or improves function. Although all studies showed promising results, further studies are needed to increase the certainty of evidence.

Keyphrases

case control
social support
signaling pathway
depressive symptoms
oxidative stress
functional connectivity
working memory
posttraumatic stress disorder
immune response
resting state
cell proliferation
physical activity
toll like receptor
high density