Is There Research on Neurofeedback?
A practical answer for people considering neurofeedback as part of a broader self-regulation plan.
Short Answer
Yes. Neurofeedback research has been developing for decades, with studies exploring brain self-regulation, attention, performance, sleep, emotional regulation, and other areas of brain function. The quality and strength of evidence varies by topic, protocol, population, and study design, so it is best understood as an evolving research field rather than a single simple claim.
At The Balanced Brain, we use research as context, but we do not use it to promise specific outcomes. Our work is guided by qEEG brain mapping, careful observation, client feedback, and how each person responds to training over time.
Main Resources
ISNR – The ISNR Comprehensive Bibliography of Neurofeedback Research.
The ISNR Comprehensive Bibliography is a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and individuals interested in the field of neurofeedback and related therapies. This extensive bibliography contains over 6,000 references, including peer-reviewed articles, books, and other publications, covering a wide range of topics related to neurofeedback and biofeedback. The bibliography is updated regularly, making it an up-to-date and reliable resource for those seeking to stay informed about the latest research and developments in the field of neurofeedback.
EEGinfo – Individuals seeking to stay informed about the scientific basis for this promising therapy will find valuable information and resources on the EEG Info Research page.
Neurofeedback Research & Studies
A curated selection of peer-reviewed research, articles, and professional resources related to neurofeedback.
- Annotation: Neurofeedback – Train Your Brain To Train Behaviour
- Antidepressants and the Placebo Effect
- Assessing the Effectiveness of Neurofeedback Training in the Context of Clinical and
Social Neuroscience - Brain Plasticity-based Therapeutics
- Clinical EEG and Neuroscience
- Clinical efficacy and potential mechanisms of neurofeedback
- Closed-loop brain training: The science of neurofeedback
- Cognitive Performance Enhancement: Do Biofeedback and Neurofeedback Work?
- Combined Neurofeedback and Heart Rate Variability Training for Individuals with Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression: A Retrospective Study
- Down-regulation of amygdala activation with real-time fMRI neurofeedback in a healthy female sample
- EEG neurofeedback research: A fertile ground for psychiatry?
- Enhancing Brains: What Are We Afraid Of?
- Evidence-Based Practice in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback
- How the Electrical Activity and Synaptogenesis of Neurons Contribute to the Efficacy of Neurofeedback Therapy
- Human Adult Neurogenesis: Evidence and Remaining Questions
- Integrating The Field: Rumination On Our Past And Future
- Neurofeedback And Basic Learning Theory: Implications For Research And Practice
- Neurofeedback or neuroplacebo?
- Neurofeedback Therapy in Psychiatric Disorders
- Neurofeedback-mediated self-regulation of the dopaminergic midbrain
- Neurofeedback, Self-Regulation, and Brain Imaging: Clinical Science and Fad in the Service of Mental Disorders
- Neurofeedback: A Third Option When Counseling and Medication Are Not Sufficient
- Neurofeedback: An Emerging Technology For Treating Central Nervous System Dysregulation
- On assessing neurofeedback effects: should double-blind replace neurophysiological mechanisms?
- The Growing Role of Neurofeedback in Integrative Medicine
- Validating the efficacy of neurofeedback for optimizing performance
Disclaimer
The information on this page is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Neurofeedback is not a substitute for professional medical care. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your individual health or medical conditions.
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