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ArticleFrontiers in human neuroscience2026

The theta paradox-delayed reduction of frontal midline theta following downregulation neurofeedback training.

Thomas Kanatschnig, Lisa Maria Berger, Norbert Schrapf, Markus Tilp, Silvia Erika Kober

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Article in Frontiers in human neuroscience, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Thomas KanatschnigDepartment of Psychology, University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Lisa Maria BergerDepartment of Psychology, University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Norbert SchrapfDepartment of Human Movement Science, Sport and Health, University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Markus TilpDepartment of Human Movement Science, Sport and Health, University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Silvia Erika KoberDepartment of Psychology, University of Graz, Graz, Austria.

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Abstract

Phasic increase of frontal midline theta (Fm theta) power has been described as a key indicator of cognitive processing, while relatively lower task-related Fm theta power is associated with reduced cognitive strain, reflecting less intensive cognitive processing. In a previous investigation, reduced task-related Fm theta power in relation to higher expertise, as well as higher setting anticipation performance in the domain of volleyball was identified. In the present study a single-session sham-controlled neurofeedback training (NFT) intervention was conducted to investigate the feasibility of Fm theta downregulation for the improvement of volleyball setting anticipation. A total of 24 volleyball novices was allocated to "Real" (

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