Neurofeedback training with virtual reality for inattention and impulsiveness.
In this research, the effectiveness of neurofeedback, along with virtual reality (VR), in reducing the level of inattention and impulsiveness was investigated. Twenty-eight male participants, aged 14-18, with social problems, took part in this study. They were separated into three groups: a control group, a VR group, and a non-VR group. The VR and non-VR groups underwent eight sessions of neurofeedback training over 2 weeks, while the control group just waited during the same period. The VR group used a head-mounted display (HMD) and a head tracker, which let them look around the virtual world. Conversely, the non-VR group used only a computer monitor with a fixed viewpoint. All participants performed a continuous performance task (CPT) before and after the complete training session. The results showed that both the VR and non-VR groups achieved better scores in the CPT after the training session, while the control group showed no significant difference. Compared with the other groups, the VR group presented a tendency to get better results, suggesting that immersive VR is applicable to neurofeedback for the rehabilitation of inattention and impulsiveness.
Cho
Baek-Hwan
BH
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea.
Kim
Saebyul
S
Shin
Dong Ik
DI
Lee
Jang Han
JH
Lee
Sang Min
SM
Kim
In Young
IY
Kim
Sun I
SI
D000293:Adolescent; D001143:Arousal / Q000502:physiology; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D001611:Beta Rhythm; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology / Q000379:methods* / Q000502:physiology; D002540:Cerebral Cortex / Q000503:physiopathology; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007175:Impulsive Behavior / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology; D012114:Residential Treatment; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014584:User-Computer Interface