What's New in Neurofeedback

• The International Society for Neuronal Regulation (as SNR is now called) held its largest conference, with about 300 attendees, in Phoenix last week.

Almost 30 years have past since M Barry Sterman published his initial work on the effects of operant conditioning of the sensorimotor rhythm in cats, then humans. Since that time, more than 200 journal articles, 23 chapters, and 41 dissertations have been published on the topic of neurofeedback. This is more than 3,000 written scientific pages. After a burst of publications in the mid-70s, publication numbers dwindled until recent years. But we are now on a climb, hopefully the accelerating slope of an S-curve, the time of rapid adoption of new technologies. The VCR, the telephone, the radio, the Internet, all experienced slow introductions, then a sudden ubiquity as each became indispensible to our lives. Treatment techniques often follow a similar trajectory.

        YEAR   # Publications
        1973        1
        1974        3
        1975        7
        1976        7
        1977       15
        1978        6
        1979        5
        1980        7
        1981        7
        1982        6
        1983        5
        1984        2
        1985        1
        1986        4
        1987        4
        1988        1
        1989        3
        1990        1
        1991        6
        1992        2
        1993        2
        1994        6
        1995       25
        1996       19
        1997       13
        1998       16
        1999       27
        2000       28
        2001       25
        2002       10

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Recent publications since 2000.

1. A Janusian perspective on the nature, development and structure of schizophrenia and schizotypy. By Gruzelier J, Schizophr Res, 2002 Mar 1; Vol. 54 (1-2), pp. 95-103

2. Alternative treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: does evidence support their use? By Brue AW, Altern Ther Health Med, 2002 Jan-Feb; Vol. 8 (1), pp. 68-70, 72-4

3. EEG biofeedback on cognitive function of children with ADHD. Jiang, Ronghuan; Wang, Yufeng; Gu, Bomei; Chinese Mental Health Journal, Vol 16(6), Jun 2002. pp. 407-410.

4. Functional MRI for neurofeedback: feasibility studyon a hand motor task. By Yoo SS, Neuroreport, 2002 Aug 7; Vol. 13 (11), pp. 1377-81

5. On the pathophysiology of migraine--Links for "empirically based treatment' with neurofeedback. Kropp, Peter; Siniatchkin, Michael; Gerber, Wolf-Dieter; Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback, Vol 27(3), Sep 2002. pp. 203-213.

6. Physical mechanisms in neuroelectromagnetic therapies. Liboff, A. R.; Jenrow, K. A.; NeuroRehabilitation, Vol 17(1), 2002. pp. 9-22.

7. The improvement/rehabilitation of auditory memory functioning with EEG biofeedback. Thornton, Kirtley E.; NeuroRehabilitation, Vol 17(1), 2002. pp. 69-80.

8. Alpha-theta therapy in the treatment of a dually diagnosed patient: A case study. Loytsker, Julia V.; Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences & Engineering, Vol 62(11-B), Jun 2002. pp. 5381.

9. An assessment of eeg biofeedback for the remediation of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Heywood, Charles Edward; Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences & Engineering, Vol 62(10-B), May 2002. pp.4829.

10. Evaluation of the effectiveness of an attention enhancement program for children diagnosed with ADHD administered in the school setting. Grisanzio, William Richard; Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences &Engineering, Vol 61(9

11. Agitation Therapy for Antisocial and Psychopathic Personalties: An Outline.; By: Martens, Willem H.J.., American Journal of Psychotherapy, Spring2001, Vol. 55 Issue 2, p234, 17p

12. Alternative treatments for adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). By Arnold LE, Ann N Y Acad Sci, 2001 Jun; Vol. 931, pp. 310-41

13. Clinical use of an alpha asymmetry neurofeedback protocol in the treatment of mood disorders: Follow-up study one to five years post therapy. Baehr, Elsa; Rosenfeld, J. Peter; Baehr, Rufus; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(4), 2001.pp. 11-18.

14. EEG biofeedback training and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in an elementary school setting. Carmody, Dennis P.; Radvanski, Diane C.; Wadhwani, Sonia; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(3), 2001. pp. 5-27.

15. EEG biofeedback treatment of ADD. A viable alternative to traditional medical intervention? By Ramirez PM, Ann N Y Acad Sci, 2001 Jun; Vol. 931, pp. 342-58

16. Effect of biofeedback training of sensorimotor and beta-sub-1EEG rhythms on attention parameters. Grin'-Yatsenko, V. A.; Kropotov, Yu. D.; Ponomarev, V. A.; Human Physiology, Vol 27(3), May 2001. pp. 259-266.

17. Electrophysiology of auditory memory of paragraphs towards a projection/activation theory of the mind. Thornton, Kirtley E.; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(3), 2001. pp. 45-72.

18. Ethical research issues: Going beyond the Declaration of Helsinki. Striefel, Sebastian; Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback, Vol 26(1), Mar 2001. pp. 39-59.

19. Flexyx Neurotherapy System in the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury: An Initial Evaluation.; By: Schoenberger, Nancy E.; Shiflett, Samuel C.; Esty, Mary Lee; Ochs, Len; Matheis, Robert J.., Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation,Jun2001, 16, 260-274.

20. Learned self-regulation of EEG frequency components affects attention and event-related brain potentials in humans. By Egner T, Neuroreport, 2001 Dec 21; Vol. 12 (18), pp. 4155-9

21. Neurotherapy does not qualify as an empirically supported behavioral treatment for psychological disorders. Lohr, Jeffrey M.; Meunier, Suzanne A.; Parker, Lisa M.; Behavior Therapist, Vol 24(5), May 2001. pp. 97-104.

22. The effects of Performance Enhancement Training on hypertension, human attention, stress, and brain wave patterns: A case study. Norris, S. Louise; Lee, Ching-Tse; Burshteyn, Dmitry; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(3), 2001. pp. 29-44.

23. The ethical use of placebo controls in clinical research: The Declaration of Helsinki": Comment. Glaros, Alan G.; Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback, Vol 26(1), Mar 2001. pp. 61-65.

24. The ethical use of placebo controls in clinical research: The Declaration of Helsinki": Reply. La Vaque, Theodore J.; Rossiter, Thomas R.; Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback, Vol 26(1), Mar 2001. pp. 67-71.

25. The ethical use of placebo controls in clinical research: The Declaration of Helsinki. La Vaque, Theodore J.; Rossiter, Thomas; Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback, Vol 26(1), Mar 2001. pp. 23-37.

26. The value of observational studies in neurotherapy. Trudeau, David L.; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(3), 2001. pp. 1-4.

27. Treatment of chronic fatigue with neurofeedback and self-hypnosis. Hammond, D. Corydon; NeuroRehabilitation, Vol 16(4), 2001. Special Issue: Controversies in neuropsychology. pp. 295-300.

28. Treatment of fibromyalgia incorporating EEG-driven stimulation: A clinical outcomes study. Mueller, Horst H.; Donaldson, C. C. Stuart; Nelson, David V.; Journal of Clinical Psychology, Vol 57(7), Jul 2001. pp. 933-952.

29. [Neurofeedback in therapy of tinnitus] By Gosepath K, HNO, 2001 Jan; Vol. 49 (1), pp. 29-35

30. Adult attention deficit disorder: Brain mechanisms and life outcomes. Wasserstein, Jeanette; Wolf, Lorraine E.; LeFever, F. Frank; 2001. New York, NY, US: New York Academy of Sciences. x, 409 pp.

31. EEG biofeedback treatment of ADD: A viable alternative to traditional medical intervention? Ramirez PM; DeSantis, et al 2001.Adult attention deficit disorder: Brain mechanisms and life outcomes. New York, NY, US: NY Academy of Sciences. pp. 342-358.

32. A comparison of EEG activity in adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and normal controls while performing tasks that require attention. De Jong MD; Dissertation Abstracts International: Section BVol 62(2-B), Aug 2001. pp. 1072.

33. The effects of neurofeedback on intelligence and behavior of children with attention deficit disorders. O'Dell, Brenda Dawn; Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences & Engineering, Vol 62(2-B), Aug 2001. pp.1093.

34. The efficacy of EEG neurofeedback in the treatment of ADHD children: A case study analysis. Padolsky, Ilean Phyllis; Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences & Engineering, Vol 61(12-B), 2001. pp. 6716.

35. The efficacy of neurofeedback on migrainous neuralgia. Walcutt, Diana L.; Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences & Engineering, Vol 62(1-B), Jul 2001. pp. 568.

36. A review of EEG biofeedback treatment of anxiety disorders. By Moore NC, Clin Electroencephalogr, 2000 Jan; Vol. 31 (1), pp. 1-6

37. An EEG biofeedback protocol for affective disorders. (eng) By Rosenfeld JP, Clin Electroencephalogr, 2000 Jan; Vol. 31 (1), pp. 7-12

38. Basic concepts and clinical findings in the treatment of seizure disorders with EEG operant conditioning. By Sterman MB, Clin Electroencephalogr, 2000 Jan; Vol. 31 (1), pp. 45-55

39. Changes after EEG biofeedback and cognitive retraining in adults with mild traumatic brain injury and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Tinius, Timothy P.; Tinius, Kathleen A.; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(2), 2000. pp.27-44.

40. Comparison of alpha-theta, alpha and EMG neurofeedback in the production of alpha-theta crossover and the occurrence of visualizations. Moore, John P.; Trudeau, David L.; Thuras, Paul D.; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(1), 2000. pp.29-42.

41. EEG Markers For Attention Deficit Disorder: Pharmacological And Neurofeedback Applications.; By: Sterman, M. Barry., Child Study Journal, 2000, Vol. 30 Issue 1, P1, 23P, 1 Diagram, 5 Graphs

42. EEG operant conditioning (biofeedback) and traumatic brain injury. By Thatcher RW, Clin Electroencephalogr, 2000 Jan; Vol. 31 (1), pp. 38-44

43. Effect of neurofeedback on variables of attention in a large multi-center trial. Kaiser, David A.; Othmer, Siegfried; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(1), 2000. pp. 5-15.

44. Efficacy Of Barabasz's Instant Alert Hypnosis In The Treatment Of Adhd With Neurotherapy.; By: Anderson, Kathryn; Barabasz, Marianne; Barabasz, Arreed; Warner, Dennis., Child Study Journal, 2000, Vol. 30 Issue 1, P51, 12P

45. Implementation of virtual reality in EEG biofeedback. Othmer, Siegfried; Kaiser, David; CyberPsychology & Behavior, Vol 3(3), Jun 2000. pp. 415-420.

46. Improvement/Rehabilitation of Memory Functioning with Neurotherapy/QEEG Biofeedback.; By: Thornton, Kirtley., Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, Dec2000, Vol. 15 Issue 6, p1285, 12p

47. Neurofeedback treatment of depression with the Roshi. Hammond, D. Corydon; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(2), 2000. pp. 45-56.

48. Neurofeedback--The significance of reinforcement and the search for an appropriate strategy for the success of self-regulation. Siniatchkin, Michael; Kropp P; Gerber W; Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback, Vol25(3), Sep 2000. pp. 167-175.

49. Proper development of protocols for neurotherapy. Lubar, Joel F.; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(2), 2000. pp. 1-4.

50. Relax, then do it.; By: Samuel, Eugenie., New Scientist, 09/16/2000, Vol. 167 Issue 2256, p19, 1/3p, 1c

51. Response to verification study. Deits, Frank; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(2), 2000. pp. 109.

52. The Efficacy Of Barabasz's Alert Hypnosis And Neurotherapy On Attentiveness, Impulisivity And Hyperactivity In Children With Adhd.; By: Warner, Dennis A.; Barabasz, Arreed F.; Barabasz, Marianne., Child Study Journal, 2000, Vol. 30Issue 1, P43, 7P

53. The effects of brief, eyes-open alpha brain wave training with audio and video relaxation induction on the EEG of 77 army reservists. Putman, John; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(1), 2000. pp. 17-28.

54. The role of aspirational ethics and licensing laws in the practice of neurofeedback. Stiefel, Sebastian; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(1), 2000. pp. 43-55.

55. The state of EEG biofeedback therapy (EEG operant conditioning) in 2000: an editor's opinion. (eng) By Duffy FH, Clin Electroencephalogr, 2000 Jan; Vol. 31 (1), pp. V-VII

56. Treating Ad/Hd With Hypnosis And Neurotherapy.; By: Barabasz, Arreed; Barabasz, Marianne., Child Study Journal, 2000, Vol. 30 Issue 1, P25, 18P

57. Treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder with neurotherapy. By Nash JK, Clin Electroencephalogr, 2000 Jan; Vol. 31 (1), pp. 30-7

58. Verification study on the focused technology F1000. Barnes, T.; Hamilton, R.; Reed, S.; Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4(2), 2000. pp. 105-107.

59. Visual-motor integration and its relation to EEG neurofeedback brain wave patterns, reading, spelling, and arithmetic achievement in attention deficit disordered and learning disabled students. Fenger, T. Nick; Journal of Neurotherapy,Vol 3(1), 9-18

60. Behavior change following affect shift: A model for the treatment of stress disorders. Sheppard, John L.; In: Kenny, Dianna T. (Ed); Carlson, John G. (Ed); 2000. Stress and health: Research and clinicalapplications. Amsterdam, Netherl

61. An investigation of the reliability and validity of theta/beta ratio measurement. Ohlund, Barbara Jo; Dissertation Abstracts International Section A: Humanities & Social Sciences, Vol 61(6-A), Jan 2000. pp. 2255.

62. EEG biofeedback training in a clinical sample of school age children treated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (neurofeedback). Thorpe, Tamsen; Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences & Engineering,Vol 58(3-B), Sep 1

63. The effects of EEG biofeedback on hypnagogia, creativity, and well-being. Boynton, Tracy B.; Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences & Engineering, Vol 61(4-B), Oct 2000. pp. 2264.

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