Below are a selection of research articles and reputable resources that explore neurofeedback from scientific and clinical perspectives. These studies look at how neurofeedback can support brain connectivity, attention, executive function, and overall regulation. The research is ongoing, and outcomes vary between individuals. These links are provided for informational purposes only.
- A comprehensive review outlining how neurofeedback enables self-modulation of brain activity, the theoretical mechanisms (including neuroplasticity), and the range of clinical applications explored in research. This provides a scholarly background into how neurofeedback works at a neural level.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27303609/
2. This systematic review/meta-analysis investigated neurofeedback training for executive function in children with ADHD and identified significant improvements in inhibitory control and working memory, key cognitive skills linked to regulation and daily functioning.
https://research.birmingham.ac.uk/en/publications/neurofeedback-training-for-executive-function-in-adhd-children-a-
3. An open-access meta-analysis found that EEG neurofeedback is associated with improvements in sustained attentionin individuals with ADHD, supporting its potential relevance for core regulatory skills.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13034-022-00543-1
4. This open-access study examined three sham-controlled experiments comparing classic neurofeedback with infra-low-frequency (ILF) neurofeedback using advanced fMRI. Findings suggest that combined feedback protocols can produce meaningful changes in brain connectivity— supporting the idea that neurofeedback can influence functional networks underlying attention and regulation.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053811925006500
- BEE Medic have compiled an overview of relevant studies here:
https://beemedic.com/en/study-update-here-you-will-find-selection-current-neurofeedback-studies-0
6. Information on neurofeedback for various indications – not exclusively to ILF neurofeedback.
https://www.neurofeedback-network.org/neurofeedback - This page from a reputable community resource summarises current research. Useful for anyone who wants broader context.
https://neurofeedback.io/research
Videos:
Bessel van der Kolk on Neurofeedback –https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrOAQYeVyS0&t=29s
What a neurofeedback session looks like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP71ZuE_EiY&t=20s
Neurofeedback in practice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtyTsVpJ0PY
Recommended Reading for Neurofeedback:
Understanding Neurofeedback
Cohen, Michael P. Neurofeedback 101
Weidenmann, Mieke Neurofeedback: A Gentle Therapy to Help the Brain Help Itself
Robbins, Jim A Symphony in the Brain: The Evolution of the New Brain Wave Biofeedback (2008)
Kirk, Hanno (Ed.) Restoring the Brain: Neurofeedback as an Integrative Approach to Health (2015)
Trauma, Regulation, and Clinical Applications
Fisher, Sebern F. Neurofeedback in the Treatment of Developmental Trauma: Calming the Fear-Driven Brain (2014)
van der Kolk, Bessel The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Neuroplasticity & Brain Science
Doidge, Norman The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science
Eagleman, David Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain
Disclaimer: Research into neurofeedback is ongoing, and findings vary depending on methodology, protocols, and individual factors. The resources shared here are provided for general information and education, not as a guarantee of outcomes.
