The science behind Versus
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Below you’ll find abstracts from published papers on the efficacy of neurofeedback for performance enhancement and treating a variety of medical conditions. This content is for informational purposes only.
The scientific principles examined in this research were considered during the design of Versus. However, Versus is not a registered neurofeedback device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or disorder. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider on any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Versus is the product of decades of research and innovation, detailed in the peer-reviewed papers below.
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+ ADD + ADHD
1. Arns, M. (2012). EEG-based personalized medicine in ADHD: Individual alpha peak frequency as an endophenotype associated with nonresponse. Journal of Neurotherapy.
2. Barabasz, A., & Barabasz, M. (1996). Neurotherapy and alert hypnosis in the treatment of attention deficit disorder. Chapter in S. J. Lynn, I. Kirsch, & J. W. Rhue (Eds.), Casebook of Clinical Hypnosis. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association Press, 271– 292.
3. Dupuy, E. F., & Clarke, A.(2012). EEG activity in females with attentiondeficit/ hyperactivity disorder.
4. Egner, T., & Gruzelier, J. H. (2001). Learned self-regulation of EEG frequency Components afects attention and event-related brain potentials in humans. NeuroReport, 12, 4155–4159.
5. Hansen, L. M., Trudeau, D., & Grace, L. (1996). Neurotherapy and drug therapy in combination for adult ADHD, personality disorder, and seizure. Journal of Neurotherapy, 2(1), 6–14.
6. Jackson, G. M., & Eberly, D. A. (1982). Facilitation of performance on an arithmetic task as a result of the application of a biofeedback procedure to suppress alpha wave activity. Biofeedback & SelfRegulation, 7(2), 211–221.
7. Perreau-Linck, E., Lessard, N., Lévesque, J., Beauregard, M. (2010). Efects of neurofeedback training on inhibitory capacities in ADHD children: A single-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Journal of Neurotherapy, 14(3), 229–242.
8. Rossiter, T. R. (2004). The efectiveness of neurofeedback and stimulant drugs in treating AD/HD: Part I. Review of methodological issues. Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback, 29(2), 135–140.
9. Shin, D. I., Lee, J. H., Lee, S. M., Kim, I. Y., & Kim, S. I. (2004). Neurofeedback training with virtual reality for inattention and impulsiveness. Cyberpsychology & Behavior, 7(5), 519–526.
10. Williams, J. (2010). Does neurofeedback help reduce attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder? Journal of Neurotherapy, 14(4), 261–279.
+ Addiction
1. Burkett, V. S., Cummins, J. M., Dickson, R. M., & Skolnick, M. (2005). An open clinical trial utilizing real-time EEG operant conditioning as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of crack cocaine dependence. Journal of Neurotherapy, 9(2), 27–48.
2. Callaway, T.G, Bodenhamer-Davis, E. (2008). Long-term follow-up of a clinical replication of the Peniston Protocol for chemical dependency. Journal of Neurotherapy, 12(4), 243–259.
3. deBeus, R. J. (2007). Quantitative electroencephalography-guided versus Scott/Peniston neurofeedback with substance abuse outpatients: A pilot study. Biofeedback, 35(4), 146–151.
4. Fahrion, S. L., Walters, E. D., Coyne, L., & Allen, T. (1992). Alterations in EEG amplitude, personality factors and brain electrical mapping after alpha theta brainwave training: A controlled case study of an alcoholic in recovery. Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, 16, 547–552.
5. Goldberg, R. J., et al. (1976). Alpha conditioning as an adjunct treatment for drug dependence: Part I. International Journal of Addiction, 11, 1085–1089.
6. Horrell, T., El-Baz, A., Baruth, J., Tasman, A., Sokhadze, G., Stewart, C., Sokhadze, E. (2010). Neurofeedback efects on evoked and induced EEG gamma band reactivity to drug-related cues in cocaine addiction. Journal of Neurotherapy, 14(3), 195–216.
7. Lamontague, Y., Hand, I., Annable, L., et al. (1975). Physiological and psychological efects of alpha and EMG feedback training with 14 college drug users: A pilot study. Canadian Psychiatric Association Journal, 20, 337–349.
8. Peniston, E. G., & Kulkosky, P. J. (1991). Alcoholic personality and alphatheta brainwave training. Medical Psychotherapy, 2, 37–55.
9. Sokhadze, E., Stewart, C., Hollifield, M., Tasman, A. (2008). Event-related potential study of executive dysfunctions in a speeded reaction task in cocaine addiction. Journal of Neurotherapy, 12(4), 185–204.
10. Watson, C. G., Herder, J., & Passini, F. T. (1978). Alpha biofeedback therapy in alcoholics: An 18-month follow-up. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 34(3), 765–769.
+ Adverse Reactions + Side Effects
1. Hammond, D. C., & Kirk, L. (2008). First, do no harm: Adverse efects and the need for practice standards in neurofeedback. Journal of Neurotherapy, 12(1), 79–88.
2. Lubar, J. F., Shabsin, H. S., Natelson, S. E. et al. (1981). EEG operant conditioning in intractable epileptics. Archives of Neurology, 38, 700–704.
3. Matthews, T. V. (2007). Neurofeedback overtraining and the vulnerable patient. Journal of Neurotherapy, 11(3), 63–66
4. Ochs, L. (2007). Comment on “neurofeedback overtraining and the vulnerable patient. Journal of Neurotherapy, 11(3), 67–71.
5. Whitsett, S. F., Lubar, J. F., Holder, G. S., & Natelson, S. (1982). A doubleblind investigation of the relationship between seizure activity and the sleep EEG following EEG biofeedback training. Biofeedback & Self-Regulation, 7, 193–209.
+ Anxiety
1. Chisholm, R. C., DeGood, D. E., & Hartz, M. A. (1977). Efects of alpha feedback training on occipital EEG, heart rate, and experiential reactivity to a laboratory stressor. Psychophysiology, 14(2), 157– 163.
2. Hardt, J. V., & Kamiya, J. (1978). Anxiety change through electroencephalographic alpha feedback seen only in high anxiety subjects. Science, 201, 79–81.
3. Holmes, D. S., Burish, T. G., & Frost, R. O. (1980). Efects of instructions and biofeedback in EEG-alpha production and the efects of EEGalpha biofeedback training for controlled arousal in a subsequent stressful situation. Journal of Research in Personality, 14(2), 212– 223.
4. Keller, I. (2001). Neurofeedback therapy of attention deficits in patients with traumatic brain injury. Journal of Neurotherapy, 5(1-2), 19–32.
5. McKnight, J. T., & Fehmi, L. G. (2001). Attention and neurofeedback synchrony training: Clinical results and their significance. Journal of Neurotherapy, 5(1–2), 45–62.
6. Norris, S. L., Lee, C-T., Burshteyn, D., & Cea-Aravena, J. (2001). The effects of performance enhancement training on hypertension, human attention, stress, and brain wave patterns: A case study. Journal of Neurotherapy, 4(3), 29–44.
7. Plotkin, W. B., & Rice, K. M. (1981). Biofeedback as a placebo: Anxiety reduction facilitated by training in either suppression or enhancement of alpha brainwaves. Journal of Consulting & Clinical Psychology, 49, 590–596.
8. Rice, K. M., Blanchard, E. B., & Purcell, M. (1993). Biofeedback treatments of generalized anxiety disorder: Preliminary results. Biofeedback & Self-Regulation, 18, 93–105.
9. Valdez, M. (1988). A program of stress management in a college setting. Psychotherapy in Private Practice, 6(2), 43–54.
+ Asperger's
1. Drysdale, M,T,B., Martinez, Y, J., Thompson, L. (2012). The effects of humorous literature on emotion: A pilot project comparing children with asperger’s syndrome before and after neurofeedback training and controls. Journal of Neurofeedback.
2. Knezevic, B., Thompson, L., & Thompson, M. (2010). Pilot project to ascertain the utility of Tower of London Test to assess outcomes of neurofeedback in clients with Asperger’s Syndrome. Journal of Neurotherapy, 14(3), 3–19.
3. Scolnick, B. (2005). Effects of electroencephalogram biofeedback with Asperger’s syndrome. International
+ Asthma + Allergies
1. Montgomery, P. S. (2006). Allergy pattern in the EEG. Journal of Neurotherapy, 10(1), 89–92.
2. Tansey, M. A. (1992). EEG sensorimotor biofeedback training and the treatment of a six-year old asthmatic child. American Journal of Clinical Biofeedback, 5,(2), 145–149.
+ Autism
1. Baruth, J., Casanova, M., El-Baz, A., Horrell, T., Mathai, G., Sears, L., Sokhadze, E. (2010). Low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation modulates evoked gamma frequency oscillations in autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Neurotherapy, 14(3), 179–194.
2. Coben, R., Mohammad-Rezazadeh, I., Cannon, R. (2014). Using quantitative and analytic EEG methods in the understanding of connectivity in autism spectrum disorders: a theory of mixed overand under-connectivity. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience 8:45. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2014.00045.
3. Frye, R., Rossignol, D., Casanova, M., Martin, V., Brown, G., Edelson, S., Coben, R., Lewine, J., Slattery, J., Lau, C., Hardy, P., Fatemi, S., Folsom, T., MacFabe, D., Adams, J. (2013). A review of traditional and novel treatments for seizures in autism spectrum disorder. Findings from a systematic review and expert panel. Public Health 1:31. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.00031
4. Jarusiewicz, B. (2002). Efcacy of neurofeedback for children in the autistic spectrum: A pilot study. Journal of Neurotherapy, 6(4), 39– 49.
5. Kouijzer, M. E. UJ., de Moor, J. M. H., Gerrits, B. J. L., Buitelaar, J. K., & van Schie, H. T. (2009). Long-term efects of neurofeedback treatment in autism. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 3(2), 496–501.
6. Pineda J. A., Brang D, Hecht E, Edwards L, Carey S, Bacon M, Futagaki C, Suk D, Tom J, Birnbaum C, Rork A.(2008). Positive behavioral and electrophysiological changes following neurofeedback training in children with autism. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2, 557–581.
7. Sokhadze, E., Baruth, J., El-Baz, A., Horrell, T., Sokhadze, G., Carroll, T., Tasman, A., Sears, L., Casanova, M. (2010). Impaired error monitoring and correction function in Autism. Journal of Neurotherapy, 14(2), 79–95.
C
+ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
1. Hammond, D. C. (2001). Treatment of chronic fatigue with neurofeedback and self-hypnosis. NeuroRehabilitation, 16, 295–300.
2. James, L. C., & Folen, R. A. (1996). EEG biofeedback as a treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome: A controlled case report. Behavioral Medicine, 22(2), 77–81.
D
+ Depression
1. Baehr, E., & Baehr, R. (1997). The use of brainwave biofeedback as an adjunctive therapeutic treatment for depression: Three case studies. Biofeedback, 25(1), 10–11.
2. Cantor, D.S., Stevens, E. (2009). QEEG correlates of auditory-visual entrainment treatment efcacy of refractory depression. Journal of Neurotherapy, 13(2), 100–108.
3. Hammond, D. C. (2001). Neurofeedback treatment of depression with the Roshi. Journal of Neurotherapy, 4(2), 45–56.
4. Jenkins, P., & Moore, W. H. (1985). The effects of visual feedback on hemispheric alpha asymmetries and reported processing strategies: A single-subject experimental design. Brain & Cognition, 4(1), 47– 58.
5. Kumano, H., Horie, H., Shidara, T., Kuboki, T. et al. (1996). Treatment of a depressive disorder patient with EEG-driven photic stimulation. Biofeedback & Self-Regulation, 21(4), 323–334.
6. Putnam, J. A., (2002). EEG biofeedback on a female stroke patient with depression: A case study. Journal of Neurotherapy, 5(3), 27–38.
7. Uhlmann, C., & Froscher, W. (2001). Biofeedback treatment in patients with refractory epilepsy: Changes in depression and control orientation. Seizure, 10, 34–38.
8. Walker, J., (2013). QEEG-guided neurofeedback for anger/anger control disorder. Journal of Neurotherapy
+ Diabetes
1. Monjezi, S., & Lyle, R. R. (2006). Neurofeedback treatment of type I diabetes mellitus: Perceptions of quality of life and stabilization of insulin treatment–Two case studies. Journal of Neurotherapy, 10(4), 17–23.
+ Dissociative Disorder
1. Mason, L. A., & Brownback, T. S. (2001). Optimal functioning training with EEG biofeedback for clinical populations: A case study. Journal of Neurotherapy, 5(1–2), 3344.
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+ Epilepsy
1. Achinivu, K., Staufenberg, E., Cull, C. (2012). Cognitive function during vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-refractory epilepsy: A pilot study using the critical flicker fusion test. Journal of Neurotherapy.
2. Daum, I., Rockstroh, B., Birbaumer, N., Elbert, T., Canavan, A., Lutzenberger, W. (1993). Behavioral treatment of slow cortical potentials in intractable epilepsy: Neuropsychological predictors of outcome. Journal of Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 56 94–97.
3. Engel, J., Troupin, A. S., Crandall, P. H., Sterman, M. B., & Wasterlain, C. G. (1982). Recent developments in the diagnosis and therapy of epilepsy. Annals of Internal Medicine, 97, 584–598.
4. Finley, W. W., Smith, H. A., & Etherton, M. D. (1975). Reduction of seizures and normalization of the EEG in a severe epileptic following sensorimotor biofeedback training: Preliminary study. Biological Psychiatry, 2, 189–203.
5. Hanson, L. M., Trudeau, D. L., & Grace, D. L. (1996). Neurotherapy and drug therapy in combination for adult ADHD, personality disorder, and seizure disorder: A case report. Journal of Neurotherapy, 2(1), 6–14.
6. Kuhlman, W. N., & Allison, T. (1977). EEG feedback training in the treatment of epilepsy: Some questions and some answers. Pavlovian Journal of Biological Science, 12(2), 112–122.
7. Monderer, R. S., Harrison, D. M., & Haut, S. R. (2002). Review: Neurofeedback and epilepsy. Epilepsy & Behavior, 3, 214–218.
8. Rockstroh, B., Elbert, T., Birbaumer, N., Wolf, P., Duchting-Roth, A., Reker, M., Daum, I., Lutzenberger, W., & Dichgans, J. (1993). Cortical self-regulation in patients with epilepsies. Epilepsy Research, 14. 63–72.
9. Sterman, M. B., & Shouse, M. N. (1980). Quantitative analysis of training, sleep EEG and clinical response to EEG operant conditioning in epileptics. Electroencephalography & Clinical Neurophysiology, 49, 558–576.
10. Tan, G., Thornby, J., Hammond, D. C., Strehl, U., Canady, B., Arnemann, K., & Kaiser, D.K. (2009). Meta-analysis of EEG biofeedback in treating epilepsy. Clinical EEG & Neuroscience, 40(3), 173–179.
F
+ Fibromyalgia
1. Kayrian, S., Dursun, E., Ermutlu, N., Dursun, N., & Karamursel, S. (2007). Neurofeedback in fibromyalgia syndrome. The Journal of the Turkish Society of Algology, 19(3), 47–53.
2. Mueller, H. H., Donaldson, C. C. S., Nelson, D. V., & Layman, M. (2001). Treatment of fibromyalgia incorporating EEG-driven stimulation: A clinical outcomes study. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 57(7), 933– 952.
+ Functional MRI (fMRI) Neurofeedback
1. Beauregard, M., & Levesque, J. (2006). Functional magnetic resonance imaging investigation of the effects of neurofeedback training on the neural bases of selective attention and response inhibition in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback, 31(1), 3–20.
2. Caria, A., Sitaram, R., Veit, R., Begliomini, C., & Birbaumer, N. (2010). Volitional control of anterior insula activity modulates the response to aversive stimuli. A real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging study. Biological Psychiatry, 68(5), 425–432.
3. deCharms, R. (2007). Reading and controlling human brain activation using real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging. Trends in Cognitive Science, 11, 473–481.
4. Johnston, S.J., Boehm, S.G., Healy, D., Goebel, R. & Linden, D.E.J. (2010). Neurofeedback: A promising tool for the self-regulation of emotion networks. Neuroimage, 49(1), 1066–1072.
5. Rota, G., Sitaram, R., Veit, R., Erb, M., Weiskopf, N., Dogil, G. & Birbaumer, N. (2009). Self-regulation of regional cortical activity using real-time fMRI: The right inferior frontal gyrus and linguistic processing. Human Brain Mapping, 30, 1605–1614.
6. Weiskopf, N., Veit, R., Erb, M., Mathiak, K., Grodd, W., Goebel, R. & Birbaumer, N. (2003). Physiological self-regulation of regional brain activity using real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI): methodology and exemplary data. Neuroimage, 19, 577–586.
7. Yoo, S. S., & Jolesz, F. A. (2002). Functional MRI for neurofeedback: feasibility study on a hand motor task. Neuroreport, 13, 1377– 1381.
H
+ Headache
1. Gannon, L., & Sternbach, R. A. (1971). Alpha enhancement as a treatment for pain: A case study. Behavior Therapy & Experimental Psychiatry, 2, 209–213.
2. Ham, L. P., & Packard, R. C. (1996). A retrospective, follow-up study of biofeedback-assisted relaxation therapy in patients with posttraumatic headache. Biofeedback & Self-Regulation, 21(2), 93– 104.
3. Lehmann, D., Lang, W., & Debruyne, P. (1976). Controlled EEG alpha feedback training in normals and headache patients. Archives of Psychiatry, 221, 331–343.
4. Siniatchkin, M., Hierundar, A., Kropp, P., Kuhnert, R., Gerber, W-D., & Stephani, U. (2000). Self-regulation of slow cortical potentials in children with migraine: An exploratory study. Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback, 25(1), 13–32.
5. Stokes, D. A., & Lappin, M. (2010) Neurofeedback and biofeedback with 37 migraineurs: a clinical outcome study. Behavioral and Brain Functions, 6(9)
J
+ Juvenile offenders
1. Martin, G., & Johnson, C. L. (2005). The Boys Totem Town Neurofeedback Project: A pilot study of EEG biofeedback with incarcerated juvenile felons. Journal of Neurotherapy, 9(3), 71–86.
2. Smith, P. N., & Sams, M. W. (2005). Neurofeedback with juvenile ofenders: A pilot study in the use of QEEG-based and analogbased remedial neurofeedback training. Journal of Neurotherapy, 9(3), 87–99.
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+ Learning Disorders
1. Becerra J, Fernndez T, Harmony T, Caballero MI, Garcia F, FernandezBouzas A, Santiago-Rodriguez E, Prado-Alcalá RA. (2006) “Followup study of Learning Disabled children treated with Neurofeedback or placebo.” Clinical EEG & Neuroscience, 37 (3), 198–203.
2. Cunningham, M., & Murphy, P. (1981). The efects of bilateral EEG biofeedback on verbal, visuospatial and creative skills in LD male adolescents. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 14(4), 204–208.
3. Fernandez, T., Herrera, W., Harmony, T., Diaz-Comas, L., Santiago, E., Sanchez, L., Bosch, J., Fernandez-Bouzas, A., Otero, G., RicardoGarcell, J., Barraza, C., Aubert, E., Galan, L., & Valdes, P. (2003). EEG and behavioral changes following neurofeedback treatment in learning disabled children. Clinical Electroencephalography, 34(3), 145–150.
4. Hong, C., Lee, I. (2012). Efects of neurofeedback training on attention in children with intellectual disability. Journal of Neurotherapy
5. Orlando, P. C., & Rivera, R. O. (2004). Neurofeedback for elementary students with identified learning problems. Journal of Neurotherapy, 8(2), 5–19.
6. Surmeli, T., & Ertem, A. (2007). EEG neurofeedback treatment of patients with Down Syndrome. Journal of Neurotherapy, 11(1), 63–68.
7. Tansey, M. A. (1984). EEG sensorimotor rhythm biofeedback training: Some efects on the neurological precursors of learning disabilities. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 3, 85–99.
+ LORETA Neurofeedback
1. Cannon, R, L. (2012). LORETA neurofeedback: odd reports, observations, and findings associated with spatial specific neurofeedback training. Journal of Neurotherapy.
2. Congedo, M., Lubar, J. F., & Jofe, D. (2004). Low-resolution electromagnetic tomography neurofeedback. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems & Rehabilitation Engineering, 12(4), 387–397.
3. Lubar, J., Congedo, M., & Askew, J. H. (2003). Low-resolution electromagnetic tomography (LORETA) of cerebral activity in chronic depressive disorder. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 49(3), 175–185.
4. Johnson, M.,L (2012). Spectral dynamics and therapeutic implications of the theta/alpha crossover in alpha-theta neurofeedback. Journal of Neurotherapy
5. Thatcher, R. W., (2012). Latest developments in live z-score training: symptom check list, phase reset, and loreta z-score biofeedback. Journal of Neurotherapy.
+ Low Energy Neurofeedback System (LENS)
1. Cripe, C. T. (2006). Effective use of LENS unit as an adjunct to cognitive neurodevelopmental training. Journal of Neurotherapy, 10(2–3), 79–87.
2. Esty, M. L. (2006). Reflections on FMS treatment, research, and neurotherapy: Cautionary tales. Journal of Neurotherapy, 10(2–3), 63–68.
3. Hammond, D, C. (2012). Lens neurofeedback treatment with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and neglect. Journal of Neurotherapy.
4. Kravitz, H. M., Esty, M. L., Katz, R. S., & Fawcett, J. (2006). Treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome using low-intensity neurofeedback with the Flexyx Neurotherapy System: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Journal of Neurotherapy, 10(2–3), 41–58.
5. Mueller, H. H., Donaldson, C. C. S., Nelson, D. V., & Layman, M. (2001). Treatment of fibromyalgia incorporating EEG-driven stimulation: A clinical outcomes study. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 57(7), 933– 952.
6. Schoenberger, N. E., Shiflett, S. C., Esty, M. L., Ochs, L., & Matheis, R. J. (2001). Flexyx neurotherapy system in the treatment of traumatic brain injury: An initial evaluation. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 16(3), 260–274.
+ Lyme Disease
1. Brown, V. W. (1995 ). Neurofeedback and Lyme’s Disease: A clinical application of the five phase model of CNS functional transformation and integration. Journal of Neurotherapy, 1(2), 60– 73.
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+ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
1. Hammond, D. C. (2003). QEEG-guided neurofeedback in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder. Journal of Neurotherapy, 7(2), 25– 52.
2. Mills, G. K., & Solyom, L. (1974). Biofeedback of EEG alpha in the treatment of obsessive ruminations: An exploration. Journal of Behaviour Therapy & Experimental Psychiatry, 5, 37–41.
3. Sürmeli T, Ertem A. (2011) Obsessive compulsive disorder and the efcacy of qEEG-guided neurofeedback treatment: a case series. Clinical EEG Neuroscience Journal. 42(3), 195-201.
P
+ Pain
1. Gannon, L., & Sternbach, R. A. (1971). Alpha enhancement as a treatment for pain: A case study. Behavior Therapy & Experimental Psychiatry, 2, 209–213.
2. Jensen, M.P., Sherlin, L.H., Hakimian, S., Fregni, F. (2009). Neuromodulatory approaches for chronic pain management: Research findings and clinical implications. Journal of Neurotherapy, 13(4), 196–213.
3. Sime, A. (2004). Case study of trigeminal neuralgia using neurofeedback and peripheral biofeedback. Journal of Neurotherapy, 8(1), 59–71.
+ Parkinson's Dystonia
1. Cordelia, R., Anderson, J.S (2012). Evaluation of neurofeedback training in the treatment of parkinson’s disease: A pilot study. Journal of Neurotherapy.
2. Dogris, N, J. (2012). The efect of neurofield pusled EMF on parkinson’s disease symptoms and QEEG. Jornal of neurotherapy
3. Thompson, M., & Thompson, L. (2002). Biofeedback for movement disorders (dystonia with Parkinson’s disease): Theory and preliminary results. Journal of Neurotherapy, 6(4), 51–70.
+ Peak Performance
1. Arns, M., Kleinnijenhuis, M., Fallahpour, K., & Bretler, R. (2007). Golf performance enhancement and real-life neurofeedback training using personalized event-locked EEG profiles. Journal of Neurotherapy, 11(4), 11–18.
2. Boynton, T. (2001). Applied research using alpha/theta training for enhancing creativity and well-being. Journal of Neurotherapy, 5(1– 2), 5–18.
3. Egner, T., & Gruzelier, J. H. (2003). Ecological validity of neurofeedback: Modulation of slow wave EEG enhances musical performance. NeuroReport, 14(9), 1221–1224.
4. Gruzelier, J., Egner, T., & Vernon, D. (2006). Validating the efcacy of neurofeedback for optimising performance. Progress in Brain Research, 159, 421–431.
5. Raymond, J., Sajid, I., Parkinson, L. A., & Gruzelier, J. H. (2005). Biofeedback and dance performance: A preliminary investigation. Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback, 30(1), 65–74.
6. Thompson, T., Stefert, T., Ros, T., Leach, J., & Gruzelier, J. (2008). EEG applications for sport and performance. Methods, 45, 279–288.
7. Vernon, D., Dempster, T., Bazanova, O., Rutterford, N., Pasqualini, M., Andersen, S. (2009). Alpha neurofeedback training for performance enhancement: Reviewing the methodology. Journal of Neurotherapy, 13(4), Pages 214–227.
+ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
1. Bracciano, A,G., Chang, W-P., Kokesh, S. (2012). Cranial electrotherapy stimulation in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: A pilot study of two military veterans. Journal of Neurotherapy
2. Nelson, D., & Esty, M. (2012). Neurotherapy of traumatic brain injury/ posttrumatic stress symptoms in oef/oif veterans. The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 24(2), 237-240.
3. Putnam, J. (2000). The effects of brief, eyes-open alpha brain wave training with audio and video relaxation induction on the EEG of 77 Army reservists. Journal of Neurotherapy, 4(1), 17–28.
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+ rTMS
1. Baruth, J., Casanova, M., El-Baz, A., Horrell, T., Mathai, G., Sears, L. & Sokhadze, E. (2010). Low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation modulates evoked-gamma frequency oscillations in autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Neurotherapy, 14(3), 179–194.
2. Thomasson, F. & Arns, M. (2010) Are the efects of rTMS in Parkinson’s disease clinically relevant? Journal of Neurotherapy, 14(2), 96–101.
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+ Schizophrenia
1. Bolea, A. S. (2010). Neurofeedback treatment of chronic inpatient schizophrenia. Journal of Neurotherapy, 14(1), 47–54.
2. Schneider, F., Rockstroh, B., Heimann, H. et al. (1992). Self-regulation of slow cortical potentials in psychiatric patients: Schizophrenia. Biofeedback & Self-Regulation, 17, 277–292.
3. Sürmeli T, Ertem A, EralpE, Kos IH. (2012). Schizophrenia and the efficacy of qEEG-guided neurofeedback treatment: a clinical case series. Clinical EEG & Neuroscience Journal, 43(2), 133-44.
+ Sleep
1. Bell, J. S. (1979). The use of EEG theta biofeedback in the treatment of a patient with sleep-onset insomnia. Biofeedback & Self Regulation, 4(3), 229–236.
2. Berner, I., Schabus, M., Wienerroither, T., & Klimesch, W. (2006). The significance of sigma neurofeedback training on sleep spindles and aspects of declarative memory. Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback, 31(2), 97–114.
3. Hoedlmoser, K., Pecherstorfer, T., Gruber, E., Anderer, P., Doppelmayr, M., Klimesch, W., & Schabus, M. (2008). Instrumental conditioning of human sensorimotor rhythm (12–15 Hz) and its impact on sleep as well as declarative learning. Sleep, 31(10), 1401–1408.
+ Slow Cortical Potential Neurofeedback
1. Birbaumer, N., Roberts, L. E., Lutzenberger, W., Rockstroh, B., & Elbert, T. (1992). Area-specific self-regulation of slow cortical potentials on the saggital midline and its efects on behavior. Electroencephalography & Clinical Neurophysiology, 84 353–361.
2. Drechsler R, Straub M, Doehnert M, Heinrich H, Steinhausen H, Brandeis D. (2007). Controlled evaluation of a neurofeedback training of slow cortical potentials in children with ADHD. Behavioral & Brain Functions, 3, 35.
3. Elbert, T. (1980). Biofeedback of slow cortical potentials. Part I. Journal of Electroencephalography & Clinical Neurophysiology, 48, 293–301.
4. Kropp, P., Siniatchkin, M., & Gerber, W. D. (2002). On the pathophysiology of migraine: Links for Aempirically based treatment with neurofeedback. Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback, 27(3), 203–213.
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+ Stroke
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2. Cannon, K. B., Sherlin, L., & Lyle, R. R. (2010). Neurofeedback efficacy in the treatment of a 43-year-old female stroke victim: a case study. Journal of Neurotherapy, 14(2), 107–121.
3. Hammond, D. C. (2005). Neurofeedback to improve physical balance, incontinence, and swallowing. Journal of Neurotherapy, 9(1), 27– 48.
4. Putnam, J. A., (2002). EEG biofeedback on a female stroke patient with depression: A case study. Journal of Neurotherapy, 5(3), 27–38.
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+ Tinnitus
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3. Schenk, S., Lamm, K., Gundel, H., & Ladwig, K. H. (2005). Efects of neurofeedback-based EEG alpha and EEG beta training in patients with chronically decompensated tinnitus. HNO (German), 53(1), 29– 38.
4. Weiler, E. W., Brill, K., Tachiki, K. H., & Schneider, D. (2001). Neurofeedback and quantitative electroencephalography. International Tinnitus Journal, 8(2), 87–93.
+ Tourette's Syndrome
1. Tansey, M. A. (1986). A simple and a complex tic (Gilles de la Tourette’s syndrome): Their response to EEG sensorimotor rhythm biofeedback training. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 4(2), 91–97.
+ Traumatic Brain Injury
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2. Duf, J. (2004). The usefulness of quantitative EEG (QEEG) and neurotherapy in the assessment and treatment of post-concussion syndrome. Clinical EEG & Neuroscience, 35(4), 198–209.
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+ Z-Score Neurofeedback Training
1. Collura, T. F., Guan, J., Tarrant, J., Bailey, J., & Starr, F. (2010). EEG biofeedback case studies using live Z-score training and a normative database. Journal of Neurotherapy, 14(1), 22–46.