ERIC Number: EJ1013028
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Jul
Pages: 17
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1087-0547
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A Proposed Multisite Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial of Neurofeedback for ADHD: Need, Rationale, and Strategy
Kerson, Cynthia
Journal of Attention Disorders, v17 n5 p420-436 Jul 2013
Objective: Additional treatments with persisting benefit are needed for ADHD. Because ADHD often shows excessive theta electroencephalogram (EEG) power, low beta, and excessive theta-beta ratio (TBR), a promising treatment is neurofeedback (NF) downtraining TBR. Although several nonblind randomized clinical trials (RCTs) show a medium-large benefit for NF, a well-blinded, sham-controlled RCT is needed to differentiate specific from nonspecific effects. Method: Experts in NF, ADHD, clinical trials, and statistics collaborated to design a double-blind multisite RCT. Results/Conclusion: At four sites, 180 children aged 7 to 10 years with rigorously diagnosed ADHD and TBR greater than or equal to 5 will be randomized to active TBR-NF versus sham NF of equal duration, intensity, and appearance. Sham, utilizing prerecorded EEGs with participant artifacts superimposed, will keep participants and staff blind. Treatment fidelity will be trained/monitored by acknowledged NF leaders. Multidomain assessments before, during, and after treatment (follow-up to 2 years) will also include tests of blinding and sham inertness. (Contains 1 figure and 1 table.)
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Neurology, Biofeedback, Diagnostic Tests, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Scientific Research, Pilot Projects, Children, Research Methodology, Medical Evaluation, Records (Forms), Public Health, Sample Size, Research Proposals, Severity (of Disability), Parent Attitudes, Interviews, Testing
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ohio
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Conners Rating Scales; Conners Teacher Rating Scale; Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
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