Neurofeedback for Professionals
Infralow Neurofeedback is a powerful tool that requires a highly trained clinician who can identify each client’s specific concerns and design a training protocol specifically tailored to the person’s individual needs.
As you design an individualized training program and you start implementing and developing it to include all areas to be targeted during neurofeedback sessions, you might find it helpful to receive support and guidance throughout the process.
I have over 14 years of experience in successfully implementing Infralow Neurofeedback in clinical practice and have been teaching and mentoring clinicians in the US, Europe and Asia. I look forward to putting my expertise to good use and helping you advance your clinical skills.
Individual Mentoring
I am here to mentor and support you in finding the answers to questions about:
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encountering challenges in implementing NFB into your practice,
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difficulty making progress with difficult cases with complex clinical presentations,
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advancing the treatment plan,
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discussing case studies
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seeking an idea exchange with a colleague
Curated List on ILF & Non-ILF Neurofeedback
Dobrushina, O. et al. (2020). Modulation of Intrinsic Brain Connectivity by Implicit Electroencephalographic Neurofeedback. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 14: 192. 7 Link: Modulation of Intrinsic Brain Connectivity by Implicit Electroencephalographic Neurofeedback - PubMed (nih.gov)
-> randomized Sham Control Group
Grin-Yatsenko, V., Kara, O., Evdokimov, S., Gregory, M., Othmer, S. & Kropotov, J. (2020). Infra-Low Frequency Neurofeedback Modulates Infra-Slow Oscillations of Brain Potentials: A Controlled Study. Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Research, 4, 1-11. Link: Infra-Low Frequency Neuro Feedback Modulates Infra-Slow Oscillations of Brain Potentials: A Controlled Study (jscholaronline.org)
-> randomized HRV Biofeedback Control Group
Grin-Yatsenko, V. A., Ponomarev, V. A., Kara, O., Wandernoth, B., Gregory, M., Ilyukhina, V. A., & Kropotov, J. D. (2018). Effect of Infra-Low Frequency Neurofeedback on Infra-Slow EEG Fluctuations. In Biofeedback. IntechOpen Link: Effect of Infra-Low Frequency Neurofeedback on Infra-Slow EEG Fluctuations | IntechOpen
-> no control group
Dobrushina, O. R. et al. (2018) Exploring the brain contour of implicit infra-low frequency EEG neurofeedback: a resting state fMRI study. Int. J. Psychophysiol. 131. Link: Exploring the brain contour of implicit infra-low frequency EEG neurofeedback: a resting state fMRI study - ScienceDirect (no open Full text)
-> randomized Sham Control Group
Altan, S., Berberoglu, B., Canan, S. & Dane, S. (2016). Effects of neurofeedback therapy in healthy young subjects. Clin invest Med 39, 27–30. Link: Effects of neurofeedback therapy in healthy young subjects - PubMed (nih.gov)
-> no control group
Othmer S., Othmer S.F., Kaiser D. & Putman J. (2013). Endogenous Neuromodulation at Infra-Low Frequencies. Seminars in Paediatric Neurology, 20(4), 246-257. Link: Endogenous neuromodulation at infralow frequencies - PubMed (nih.gov)
-> no control group, this work is more like an essay with reference to clinical cases/case series
Othmer S., Othmer SF. & Legarda S. (2011). Clinical Neurofeedback: Training Brain Behavior. Pediatric Neurology and Psychiatry, 2, 67-73. Link: (1) (PDF) Clinical neurofeedback: Training brain behavior (researchgate.net)
-> no control group, this work is more like an essay with reference to clinical cases/case series
Addiction
Corominas-Roso, M. et al. (2020). Benefits of EEG-Neurofeedback on the Modulation of Impulsivity in a Sample of Cocaine and Heroin Long-Term Abstinent Inmates: A Pilot Study. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 64(12), 1275-1298.
Link: Benefits of EEG-Neurofeedback on the Modulation of Impulsivity in a Sample of Cocaine and Heroin Long-Term Abstinent Inmates: A Pilot Study - PubMed (nih.gov)
-> Neurofeedback Sham Control Group
Leong, S. L., Vanneste, S., Lim, J., Smith, M., Manning, P., & De Ridder, D. (2018). A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel trial of closed-loop infraslow brain training in food addiction. Scientific reports, 8(1), 1-9. Link: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel trial of closed-loop infraslow brain training in food addiction - PubMed (nih.gov)
-> Neurofeedback Sham Control Group, note: they do not use the term “ILF” but refer to ISF and also worked in the frequency range between 0-0.1 Hz
ADHD
Schneider, H., Alfred, A., Wandernoth, B. and Blunck, A. (2019): Therapeutic effect of Infra-Low-Frequency (ILF-) Neurofeedback training on Children and Adolescents with Attention Deficit (Hyperkinetic) Disorder. Clinical Neurophysiology, 130, 8, e125-e126. Conference Abstract at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology and Functional Imaging (DGKN). Link: FV 9 Therapeutic effect of Infra-Low-Frequency (ILF-) Neurofeedback training on Children and Adolescents with Attention Deficit (Hyperkinetic) Disorder - ScienceDirect
-> no control group
Depression
Grin-Yatsenko, V. A. et al. (2018) Infra-low frequency neurofeedback in depression: Three case studies. NeuroRegulation 5, 30–42.
Link: (PDF) Infra-Low Frequency Neurofeedback in Depression: Three case studies (researchgate.net)
-> case series, so no control
Migraine
Dobrushina, O., Arina, G., Osina, E. & Aziatskaya, G. (2017). Clinical and psychological confirmation of stabilizing effect of neurofeedback in migraine. European Psychiatry, 41. Link: Clinical and psychological confirmation of stabilizing effect of neurofeedback in migraine - ScienceDirect
-> within subject design with sham neurofeedback sessions
Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis
Dobrushina, O. R., Varako, N. A., Kovyazina, M. S. & Zinchenko, Y. P. (2016). Combination of Neurofeedback and cognitive training in attention deficit due to multiple sclerosis. Int. J. Psychophysiol. 108, 118. Link: Combination of Neurofeedback and cognitive training in attention deficit due to multiple sclerosis - ScienceDirect
-> case study, so no control
PTSD
Gerge, A. (2020). A multifaceted case-vignette integrating neurofeedback and EMDR in the treatment of complex PTSD. European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 4(3), 100157. Link: A multifaceted case-vignette integrating neurofeedback and EMDR in the treatment of complex PTSD - ScienceDirect
-> case study, so no control
Nilsson, R. M. & Nilsson, V. (2014). Neurofeedback Treatment for Traumatized Refugees-A Pilot Study. Lund University, Department of Psychology. Link: Neurofeedback Treatment for Traumatized Refugees - A Pilot Study (lu.se)
-> non-treatment control group
Othmer, S. & Othmer, S. F. (2009). Post Traumatic Stress Disorder—The Neurofeedback Remedy. Biofeedback 37, 24–31.
Link: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder—The Neurofeedback Remedy | Biofeedback | Allen Press
-> no control group, this work is more like an essay with reference to clinical cases/case series
Refractory Neurological Disorders (Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Autism)
Legarda, S. B., McMahon, D., Othmer, S. S. & Othmer, S. S. (2011). Clinical neurofeedback: Case studies, proposed mechanism, and implications for pediatric neurology practice. J. Child Neurol. 26, 1045–1051. Link: Clinical neurofeedback: case studies, proposed mechanism, and implications for pediatric neurology practice - PubMed (nih.gov)
-> no control group, this work is more like an essay with reference to clinical cases/case series
Various Topics
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. Project Endogenous Neuromodulation in the Infra-Low Neurofeedback Regime.Link: frontiersin.org/research-topics/24349/endogenous-neuromodulation-in-the-infra-low-frequency-regime#articles
Tinnitus
Güntensperger, D., Thüring, C., Meyer, M., Neff, P. & Kleinjung, T. (2017). Neurofeedback for Tinnitus Treatment - Review and Current Concepts. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 9,386. (Attn: they have primarily used frequency band NFB training in their studies and are (just) referring to ILF-NFB) Link: Neurofeedback for Tinnitus Treatment - Review and Current Concepts - PubMed (nih.gov)
-> Review, controlled studies are included
Güntensperger, D., Thüring, C., Kleinjung, T., Neff, P. & Meyer, M. (2019). Investigating the Efficacy of an Individualized Alpha/Delta Neurofeedback Protocol in the Therapy of Chronic Tinnitus. Neural. Plast, 2019: 3540898. Link: Investigating the Efficacy of an Individualized Alpha/Delta Neurofeedback Protocol in the Treatment of Chronic Tinnitus - PubMed (nih.gov)
-> Control group with different approach in EEG parameters source estimation
ADHD
Van Doren, J. et al. (2019). Sustained effects of Neurofeedback in ADHD- a systematic review and meta analysis. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 28, 293-305. Link: Sustained effects of neurofeedback in ADHD: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed (nih.gov)
-> Review, controlled studies are included
Strehl, U. et al. (2017). Neurofeedback of Slow Cortical Potentials in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Multicenter randomized trial Controlling for Unspecific effects. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 11, 135. Link: Neurofeedback of Slow Cortical Potentials in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Multicenter Randomized Trial Controlling for Unspecific Effects - PubMed (nih.gov)
-> EMG-Biofeedback control group
Gani, C., Birbaumer, N. & Strehl, U. (2008). Long term effects after feedback of slow cortical potentials and of theta-beta-amplitudes in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). International Journal of Bioelectromagnetism, 10(4), 209-232. Link: (2) (PDF) Long term effects after feedback of slow cortical potentials and of theta-beta-amplitudes in children with attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (researchgate.net)
-> SCP treatment in comparison to Theta/Beta protocol
PTSD
Van der Kolk et al. (2016). A Randomized Controlled Trial of Neurofeedback for Chronic PTSD. PLOS One. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0166752
Link: A Randomized Controlled Study of Neurofeedback for Chronic PTSD - PubMed (nih.gov)
-> waitlist controlled design
Pain
Patel et al. (2020). Effect of Neurofeedback in the management of chronic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials. European Journal of Pain, 24, 1440-1457. Link: Effects of neurofeedback in the management of chronic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials - PubMed (nih.gov)
-> Review, controlled studies are included
Guidelines for Neurofeedback Research
Ros et al. (2020). Consensus on the reporting and experimental design of clinical and cognitive-behavioural neurofeedback studies. Brain - A Journal of Neurology, 143, 1674-1685. Link: Consensus on the reporting and experimental design of clinical and cognitive-behavioural neurofeedback studies (CRED-nf checklist) - PubMed (nih.gov)
-> theoretical/methodological paper without experimental approach