Table 8.10 Neurofeedback Training for Mood Disorders Post ABI
Author Year Country Research Design PEDro Sample Size |
Methods |
Outcomes |
Bennet et al. (2018) India PCT N=60 |
Population: TBI; Mean Time Post Injury= <6mo(n=30), 12-18mo(n=30) Intervention: Participants received EEG neurofeedback training (NFT) or treatment as usual (control group). 3 NFT sessions/wk on alternate days were completed for a total of 16-20 sessions. NFT and control groups were further divided into <6mo and 12-18mo time post-injury (n=30/group). Participants were evaluated pre and post intervention. The NFT group was evaluated an additional time at 3mo follow-up with Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended (GOS-E). Outcome Measure: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for symptom severity, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), serum cortisol and GOS-E. |
1. At baseline, NFT group had significantly higher VAS and PSS scores (p<0.001). Further comparisons were converted to pre-post intervention change to accommodate initial differences between groups. 2. Compared to baseline, post intervention VAS and PSS scores were significantly lower for both <6mo and 12-18mo NFT groups (p<0.001). There were no significant changes in control group scores. 3. Pre-post intervention change in VAS and PSS scores were significantly greater for NFT group than controls in both <6mo and 12-18mo groups. (p<0.001). 4. Pre-post intervention change in VAS and PSS were not significantly different between the <6mo and 12-18mo groups in NFT or control groups. 5. Compared to baseline, post intervention cortisol was significantly higher for the <6mo control group. There were no other significant between group differences in cortisol. 6. 28 of 30 NFT participants completed 3mo follow-up GOS-E. 22 showed good recovery and 6 moderate recovery. |