ArticleApplied psychophysiology and biofeedback2021
Session Frequency Matters in Neurofeedback Training of Athletes.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Effects of Neurofeedback Training of Theta Activity on Working Memory and Episodic Memory in Healthy Population.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Frontostriatal circuitry as a target for fMRI-based neurofeedback interventions: A systematic review.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2022Pooled it
- The Effect of Neurofeedback on the Reaction Time and Cognitive Performance of Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2022Pooled it
- Feasibility of a novel neurofeedback system: a parallel randomized single-blinded pilot study.Scientific reports · 2023Trial
- Alpha/Theta Ratio Neurofeedback Training for Attention Enhancement in Normal Developing Children: A Brief Report.Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback · 2022Trial
- EEG-Based Neurofeedback in Athletes and Non-Athletes: A Scoping Review of Outcomes and Methodologies.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Comparative effectiveness of electroencephalogram-neurofeedback training of 3-45 frequency band on memory in healthy population: a network meta-analysis with systematic literature search.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2025Review
- Aesthetics, illusion of success and age interactions: disentangling effects in the closed-loop design with sham neurofeedback training.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2025Article
- Neurofeedback Training Protocols in Sports: A Systematic Review of Recent Advances in Performance, Anxiety, and Emotional Regulation.Brain sciences · 2024Review
- Enhancing Working Memory and Reducing Anxiety in University Students: A Neurofeedback Approach.Brain sciences · 2024Article
- Do Miniature Eye Movements Affect Neurofeedback Training Performance? A Combined EEG-Eye Tracking Study.Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback · 2024Article
- Alpha neurofeedback training improves visual working memory in healthy individuals.NPJ science of learning · 2024Article
- Neurofeedback training and motor learning: the enhanced sensorimotor rhythm protocol is better or the suppressed alpha or the suppressed mu?BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Both Sensorimotor Rhythm Neurofeedback and Self-Controlled Practice Enhance Motor Learning and Performance in Novice Golfers.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The Influence of Noise in the Neurofeedback Training Sessions in Student Athletes.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- The Influence of an Alpha Band Neurofeedback Training in Heart Rate Variability in Athletes.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
Neurofeedback training has been an increasingly used technique and is taking its first steps in sport. Being at an embryonic stage, it is difficult to find consensus regarding the applied methodology to achieve the best results. This study focused on understanding one of the major methodological issues-the training session frequency. The aim of the investigation was to understand if there are differences between performing two sessions or three sessions per week in enhancement of alpha activity and improvement of cognition; and in case there are differences, infer the best protocol. Forty-five athletes were randomly assigned to the three-session-training-per-week group, the two-session-training-per-week group and a control group. The results showed that neurofeedback training with three sessions per week was more effective in increase of alpha amplitude during neurofeedback training than two sessions per week. Furthermore, only the three-session-per-week group showed significant enhancement in N-back and oddball performance after training. The findings suggested more condensed training protocol lead to better outcomes, providing guidance on neurofeedback protocol design in order to optimize training efficacy.
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