ArticleRestorative neurology and neuroscience2021
Z-score neurofeedback, heart rate variability biofeedback, and brain coaching for older adults with memory concerns.
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- A Randomized Sham-Controlled Study of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback in an Older Adult Sample.Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback · 2026Article
- Exploring neurofeedback as a therapeutic intervention for subjective cognitive decline.The European journal of neuroscience · 2024Article
- Integrated use of biofeedback and neurofeedback techniques in treating pathological conditions and improving performance: a narrative review.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2024Review
- Enhancing Inhibitory Control in Older Adults: A Biofeedback Study.Brain sciences · 2023Article
- Benefits of a 12-Week Non-Drug "Brain Fitness Program" for Patients with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder, Post-Concussion Syndrome, or Memory Loss.Journal of Alzheimer's disease reports · 2023Article
- Mindfulness-Based Student Training Improves Vascular Variability Associated With Sustained Reductions in Physiological Stress Response.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe three-month, multi-domain Memory Boot Camp program incorporates z-score neurofeedback (NFB), heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback, and one-on-one coaching to teach memory skills and encourage behavior change in diet, sleep, physical fitness, and stress reduction.
objectiveThis prospective trial evaluates the Memory Boot Camp program for adults ages 55 to 85 with symptoms of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and subjective memory complaints.
methodsParticipants were evaluated via the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), NeuroTrax Global Cognitive Score, measures of anxiety, depression, sleep, quality of life, quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG), and HRV parameters at four timepoints: baseline, pre-program, post-program, and follow-up. The trial included a three-month waiting period between baseline and pre-program, such that each participant acted as their own control, and follow-up took place six months after completion of the program.
resultsParticipants' MoCA scores and self-reported measures of anxiety, depression, sleep quality, and quality of life improved after treatment, and these changes were maintained at follow-up. Physiological changes in HRV parameters after treatment were not significant, however, breathing rate and QEEG parameters were improved at post-program and maintained at follow-up. Finally, participants' improvement in MoCA score over the treatment period was correlated with their improvement in two brain oscillation parameters targeted by the z-score NFB protocol: relative power of delta and relative power of theta.
conclusionsTrial results suggest that the Memory Boot Camp program is a promising treatment strategy for older adults with symptoms of MCI and subjective memory complaints.
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