A systematic review on the role of EEG and fMRI-Neurofeedback training in the treatment of substance use disorders and behavioral addiction.
Psychiatry research July 1, 2025 Mazyar Fathi, Mohammad Navid Ebrahimi, Mohammad Banazadeh et al. 6 citations
A systematic review of 32 studies (18 EEG, 11 fMRI, and 3 fNIRS) examined neurofeedback as a treatment for substance use disorders. The primary outcome was reduced drug craving and improvements in some aspects of mental health. EEG-based neurofeedback studies consistently used the alpha-theta protocol, while fMRI-based protocols varied too much for direct comparison. Overall, neurofeedback shows promise as an adjunctive intervention for treating substance use disorders.