Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Lackner, N; Unterrainer, HF; Skliris, D; Wood, G; Dunitz-Scheer, M; Wallner-Liebmann, SJ; Scheer, PJ; Neuper, C.
[Neurofeedback in the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa: a Case Report].
Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr. 2016; 84(2):88-95
Doi: 10.1055/s-0042-103027
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- Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Dalkner Nina
- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Dunitz-Scheer Marguerite
- Holasek Sandra Johanna
- Scheer Peter
- Unterrainer Human-Friedrich
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- Abstract:
- Anorexia nervosa has been related to alterations in brain activity in terms of hyperactive EEG patterns. This case report illustrates the principles and results of a five-week neurofeedback treatment in a 29-year-old woman suffering from anorexia nervosa. A neurofeedback protocol to enhance alpha activity (8 - 12 Hz) was developed and conducted additionally to the standardized treatment for eating disorders in training sessions twice a week. Pre- and post-test measurements included resting state EEG measurements and a psychological test battery. The results show improvements from pre- to post-test in eating disorder psychopathology including psychological wellbeing, emotional competence, and eating behavior traits. In addition, a decrease in theta power (4 - 7 Hz), a well-known trait marker of anorexia nervosa, was measured. However, our data should be interpreted with caution because this is a single case study. Nevertheless, this report documents the practicability and method of neurofeedback as treatment adjunct in eating disorders from the clinical perspective. Although the use of neurofeedback in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is recommended in literature, empirical studies are still lacking. Randomized controlled trials to evaluate short- and long-term effects of neurofeedback are needed. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.
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