Validating the efficacy of neurofeedback for optimising performance.

Journal Article (Review;Journal Article)

The field of neurofeedback training has largely proceeded without validation. Here we review our studies directed at validating SMR, beta and alpha-theta protocols for improving attention, memory, mood and music and dance performance in healthy participants. Important benefits were demonstrable with cognitive and neurophysiological measures which were predicted on the basis of regression models of learning. These are initial steps in providing a much needed scientific basis to neurofeedback, but much remains to be done.

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Duke Authors

Egner, Tobias

Cited Authors

Gruzelier, J; Egner, T; Vernon, D

Published Date

January 2006

Published In

Progress in Brain Research

Volume / Issue

159 /

Start / End Page

421 - 431

PubMed ID

17071246

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1875-7855

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0079-6123

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/s0079-6123(06)59027-2

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