Live Z-Score Neurofeedback Training for PTSD: A Feasibility and Acceptability Study

Individuals with traumatic experiences may develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and co-morbid disorders, such as anxiety major depression, substance use disorder. Although exposure therapy is considered the “gold standard” for treatment PTSD, dropout rates patient distress are relatively high. One promising approach live Z-score neurofeedback (ZNF) training, but clinical evidence sparse. Thus, current study aimed to evaluate feasibility acceptability ZNF training among individuals PTSD. After undergoing a diagnostic interview utilizing MINI Neuropsychiatric Interview, nine patients PTSD (7 females; mean age = 20.75 [SD 2.38]) completed ten sessions, lasting 20 min each, PCL-5 at pre- post-treatment. Over course study, only few minor disruptions, adverse events, complaints were reported, participants rated high on acceptability. Results from repeated measures ANOVAs suggest significant improvements in overall symptoms. these findings need be replicated larger samples active control groups, provides support that safe, acceptable, potentially effective