This study below systematically reviewed the literature on the use of neurofeedback for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The authors searched the PubMed, PsycINFO, and Cochrane databases for studies published between 1990 and 2018. A total of 18 studies were included in the review.
The results of the review showed that neurofeedback is a promising treatment for PTSD. The studies included in the review reported significant improvements in PTSD symptoms, including symptoms of re-experiencing, avoidance, and arousal. The effect sizes were moderate to large.
The authors concluded that neurofeedback is an effective treatment for PTSD. They also noted that neurofeedback is a safe and well-tolerated treatment.
In addition to the studies reviewed in the article below, there have been a number of other studies that have investigated the use of neurofeedback for PTSD. A 2017 study published in the journal Brain and Behavior found that neurofeedback was associated with significant improvements in PTSD symptoms in veterans.[1] Another study, published in 2018 in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, found that neurofeedback was effective in reducing PTSD symptoms in children and adolescents.[2] These studies suggest that neurofeedback is a promising treatment for PTSD.
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