A Trial of Neurofeedback As an Adjunctive Treatment for Youth in Outpatient Mental Health Settings

Description

The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility and effectiveness of a neurofeedback intervention conducted as an adjunctive behavioral health treatment to reduce trauma and affective symptoms in trauma-exposed youth.

Conditions

Trauma

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Study overview

The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility and effectiveness of a neurofeedback intervention conducted as an adjunctive behavioral health treatment to reduce trauma and affective symptoms in trauma-exposed youth.

A Trial of Neurofeedback As an Adjunctive Treatment for Youth in Outpatient Mental Health Settings

A Trial of Neurofeedback As an Adjunctive Treatment for Youth in Outpatient Mental Health Settings

Condition
Trauma
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Rochester

University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, United States, 14642

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * caregiver-reported exposure to two or more ACE types on the ACE-Q-Child measure.
  • * ages of 6-12 years old
  • * receiving or eligible to receive trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy or another type of trauma-focused therapy, as determined by their primary therapist, designated as the TAU condition
  • * speaks and reads English
  • * own an iPhone, iPad, smartphone, or tablet that is equipped with Bluetooth and uses an Apple or Android operating system that is compatible with the MUSE Calm app and accompanying MUSE wearable neurofeedback device
  • * speaks and read English
  • * the child falls outside of the required age range,
  • * has a documented history of epilepsy
  • * is currently considered to be at high risk for suicide attempt
  • * is currently experiencing psychosis

Ages Eligible for Study

6 Years to 12 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Rochester,

Study Record Dates

2025-08-01