Neurofeedback (NFB) in Research

"An Assessment of an Automated EEG Biofeedback System for Attention Deficits in a Substance Use Disorders Residential Treatment Setting" shows BrainPaint NFB normalized ADHD symptoms in 1.5 weeks of intensive sessions, twice per day.  

 "Effects of an EEG Biofeedback Protocol on a Mixed Substance Abusing Population," a randomized control trial, shows BrainPaint NFB enhanced treatment retention and variables of attention. 77% abstinence rates one year following treatment.  

 "Composite Biofeedback Conditioning

and Dangerous Offenders: III" shows recidivism rates plummeted to 20% (from the typical 80% rate) for 77 dangerous offenders considered to be troubled people who were subject to deep-brain complex seizures. 

"In-School Neurofeedback Training for ADHD: Sustained Improvements From a Randomized Control Trial"  shows statistically significant gains in inattention, executive functioning, hyperactivity, impulsivity. Note: Based on extensive research such as this RCT, in 2014, the American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed NFB as a Level 1 "Best" Support for ADHD. A meta-analysis here.

"Neurofeedback for Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A Review of the Literature" and  

"An Effective Neurofeedback Intervention to Improve Social Interactions in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder" and more show nfb significantly improves cognitive ability, emotional regulation, social interaction, metabolic function, and everyday-life behaviors.

"Effectiveness of Neurofeedback Treatment on Empathy and Delusional Beliefs in Patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder" shows improvement in symptoms of bipolar disorder. Also, Elevate Brain Training has helped many resolve or reduce bipolar disorder symptoms, including this client who shares her story. More here.

"Pilot Study Using Neurofeedback as a Tool to Reduce Surgical Resident Burnout" shows residents with indicators of post-traumatic stress disorder experienced notable improvements in burnout and depressive symptoms.

"The Effect of EEG Biofeedback on Reducing Post-Cancer Cognitive Impairment" shows strongly significant improvements in cognitive abilities, fatigue, somatization, depression, anxiety, sleep in subjects 6-60 months post-chemotherapy. More here, here, here, here.

"Silent Epidemic: The Effects of Neurofeedback on Quality-of-Life"  shows statistically significant improvements in subjects with traumatic brain injury in areas of learning, memory, well-being, cognitive function, reduction in stress, self-perception, awareness, and overall quality of life.  More here, here, here. 

"Effect of Neurofeedback Therapy on Neurological Post-COVID-19 Complications" shows significant reduction of severity of post-COVID anxiety and depression. (Elevate Brain Training has helped several clients resolve Post-Covid fatigue, brain fog.) 

"Neurofeedback Treatment of Depression and Anxiety" shows neurofeedback nets significant improvements in biological root causes of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Authors cite the robust literature supporting this. More here, here, here, here, here, here, here.

"Biofeedback and Health Evidence-Based Biofeedback and Neurofeedback for People with Epilepsy and Seizures" recommends nfb as a first-line intervention for epilepsy and seizures.  "Neurofeedback Treatment of Epilepsy" shows nfb can eliminate seizures or reduce the amount of medication required to control them. More here, here.

"A Systematic Review of the Safety and Effect of Neurofeedback on Fatigue and Cognition" is a systematic review of the literature--17 different studies--showing the effectiveness and safety of nfb for managing fatigue and cognitive impairment.

"EEG-Neurofeedback as a Potential Therapeutic Approach for Cognitive Deficits in Patients with Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, and Traumatic Brain Injury" shows effectiveness of nfb, resulting in significant memory improvement in multiple populations. More here.

"QEEG-Guided Neurofeedback for Recurrent Migraine Headaches" shows nfb is dramatically effective in abolishing or significantly reducing headache frequency in patients with recurrent migraines.

"EEG-Neurofeedback as a Potential Therapeutic Approach for Cognitive Deficits in Patients with Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury" shows  improvement in long-term memory and executive functions in subjects with M.S.  Cognitive improvement shown here. More here for improvement in depression, fatigue, pain.

"Alpha-Theta Brainwave Neuro-Feedback for Vietnam Veterans with Combat-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder"  shows significant reduction in nightmares in Vietnam combat veterans.  In this study, nfb played a critical role in restoring subjects' ability to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake feeling rested.  

 "Neurofeedback Treatment of Depression and Anxiety" shows neurofeedback nets significant improvements in biological root causes of obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, anxiety, PTSD. More here.

"Neurofeedback and Physical Balance in Parkinson's Patients" shows nfb results in statistically significant improvement in both static and dynamic balance. More here: a literature review shows evidence that nfb improves balance, coordination, mobility, and quality of life, More here, indicating nfb improves balance, tremor, mask face, and sleep.  More here, here.  

"Alpha-Theta Brainwave Neurofeedback for Vietnam Veterans with Combat-Related PTSD" shows nfb results in personality changes and reductions in combat-related PTSD symptoms and relapse. More here (p. 133): after nfb, 75% of subjects had no recurrence of PTSD symptoms after 26-month follow-up.  This meta-analysis shows nfb positively affected arousal, anxiety, depression, and intrusive, numbing, and suicidal thoughts in subjects with complex PTSD.  

"Limbic Self-Neuromodulation as a Novel Treatment Option for Emotional Dysregulation in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)...." shows nfb results in significant improvement in emotional regulation, especially a significant reduction in anger. 

Note: Every female Elevate Brain Training client who has suffered PMS/PMDD has experienced significant improvement or resolution of PMS/PMDD symptoms.

"Neurofeedback for Insomnia: Current State of Research" shows clear sleep improvements.  "Neurofeedback for Severe Insomnia: An Uncontrolled Pilot Study" shows significant sleep improvements, including reduced sleep onset latency.  

"Effects of a Neurofeedback Program on Brain Function and Stress in High School Students",  "Neurofeedback Training Content for Treatment of Stress", and here show nfb is effective for brain function improvement and significant reduction in stress. EEG biofeedback devices are FDA-approved for relaxation here.

"The Use of Neurofeedback in Rehabilitation for Speech Disorders in Patients after Stroke" shows improvement in verbal fluency. A Systematic Review found improvements in memory, mood, concentration, energy, reading & speech abilities, & motivation. Also, see two success stories on "Testimonials" page: "What Clients Have to Say" and Video. More here.

"1494 Neurofeedback as a Treatment of Tics in Children" shows nfb significantly improves the severity and frequency of tics. Here, we see nfb has shown clinically promising results for reducing tic symptoms without the unpleasant side effects associated with medications.  

This randomized control study shows that nfb significantly decreased PTSD symptoms, internalizing, externalizing, other behavioral and emotional symptoms, and significantly improved executive functioning of children aged 6–13 years with severe histories of abuse and neglect who had not significantly benefited from any previous therapy. Nfb also improves learning, enhances self-efficacy, and develops better social relationships.

Effects of Neurofeedback on Panic Disorder Patients’ Anxiety" shows  significantly improved abnormal anxiety in crowded & public places. Here, nfb is shown to reduce anxiety & depression and improve emotion regulation in those with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Here, nfb can markedly improve anxiety, mood-repair, and self-regulation ability for emotional distress. Here and here, nfb significantly reduces anxiety levels.

"EEG-Neurofeedback and Executive Function Enhancement in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review" provides promising evidence for nfb's effectiveness in boosting healthy adults' executive functioning for peak performance.

EVERY BrainPaint®-trained athlete or athletic team has won a championship, Olympic medal, or the equivalent in their sport. 

• Italian National Men's Soccer Team won 2006 FIFA World Cup
• New Zealand All Blacks won Rugby World Cup 2008
• Hannah Teter won silver in 2010 Olympics
• Canadian Women's Soccer Team won gold in 2020 Olympics
• Atlanta Braves won 2021 World Championship
• MLB pitcher Lucas Giolito became the 3rd most-improved player in MLB history in 2025