Classroom-based neurofeedback

A study of University of Toronto, ON, Canada in 2023 investigated the effectiveness of in situ neurofeedback training in improving sustained attention in the general student population and whether the improvements in attention would lead to better work habits and learning skills.

The study involved students from Toronto, ON, Canada. participating in a 35-session attention training game-based neurofeedback program, with each session lasting 25 minutes. The study used a one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design.

The results indicated that classroom-based neurofeedback can be an effective tool for developing sustained attention and can lead to observable improvements in work habits and learning behaviors, such as planning and organization.

The research showed that while neurofeedback has been shown to be effective in treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), there is a need for further research to explore its efficacy in enhancing attentional capacities in the general population. The promising findings of this exploratory investigation indicate the need for future applied research in this area.