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ArticleBasic and clinical neuroscience

Effect of Neurofeedback Training on Aggression and Impulsivity in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.

Zahra Dashbozorgi, Amin Ghaffari, Samaneh Karamali Esmaili, Jamal Ashoori, Ali Moradi, Pooria Sarvghadi

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6 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Zahra DashbozorgiDepartment of Psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9603-8032
Amin GhaffariDepartment of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Science, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7144-7681
Samaneh Karamali EsmailiDepartment of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Science, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0162-3424
Jamal AshooriDepartment of Psychology, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5371-040X
Ali MoradiOrthopedic Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3866-0867
Pooria SarvghadiDepartment of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1443-5916
Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch · IRIslamic Azad University, Isfahan · IRMashhad University of Medical Sciences · IRShahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAggression and impulsivity are some of the behavioral symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Neurofeedback (NF) training has been suggested as a promising treatment in these children. This study aimed to investigate the effect of NF training on aggression and impulsivity in schoolchildren with ADHD.

methodsA total of 40 male elementary school children with ADHD (aged 11.17±0.97 years) were randomized into the NF and sham groups. The NF group received 12 NF training sessions, each taking about 60 minutes for six consecutive weeks (twice a week), based on the Hammond protocol. The subjects' parents were questioned to evaluate the outcomes, including aggression and impulsivity, using the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ) and Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS).

resultsAfter the intervention, in the NF group, the BPAQ score changed from 87.60±9.33 to 81±7.23 and the BIS score from 94.7±7.25 to 88.05±5.4, which were significant (P=0.001). The results indicated the large effect size of NF on aggression and impulsivity in ADHD.

conclusionOur findings suggest NF training as a clinically applicable method for decreasing aggression and impulsivity, also support concurrent use of medication and NF training in children with ADHD.

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ADHDAggressionImpulsivityNeurofeedback

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