A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-analysis on Effectiveness of Neurofeedback for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Issue 1 (2nd January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zafarmand, Mahsa; Farahmand, Zahra; Otared, Nastaran
• Is Part Of: Neurocase. Volume 28:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 29
• Page End: 36
• Publication Date: 2022-01-02
• Subjects: Neurofeedback -- obsessive-compulsive disorder -- functional magnetic resonance imaging -- electroencephalography -- brain waves; Neurology -- Periodicals; Neuropsychology -- Case Report; Mental Disorders -- Case Report; Nervous System Diseases -- Case Report; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1080/13554794.2021.2019790
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1355-4794

Abstract

ABSTRACT: To evaluate the evidences related to the effectiveness of neurofeedback treatment for people with OCD. A literature review and meta-analysis of current controlled trials for patients with OCD symptoms was conducted across different databases. So, the primary outcome measure was OCD symptoms in subjects based on DSM IV. Y-BOCS was considered as primary outcomes. Nine met inclusion criteria (including 1211 patients). Analysis showed there was an important benefit of neurofeedback treatment in comparison to other treatments (MD = −6.815; 95% CI = [−9.033, −4.598]; P < 0.001). The results provide preliminary evidence that NFB is efficacious method for OCD and suggest that more clinical trials are needed to compare common treatment such as medication, neurological, and behavioral interventions.