Comparison of LORETA Z score Neurofeedback and Cognitive Rehabilitation in terms of their Effectiveness in Reducing Craving in Opioid Addicts

Faridi, Alireza; Taremian, Farhad; Thatcher, Robert W.; Dadashi, Mohsen; Moloodi, Reza

doi:10.32598/bcn.2021.1946.1

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“…Both LORETA and behavioral analyses demonstrated the beneficial effects of LZNFB on aphasia patients. Our findings are consistent with previous research demonstrating the efficiency of LZNFB on several disorders [22][23][24][25][26][27].…”

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confidence: 93%

“…These immediate benefits facilitate the correlation between a patient's symptoms and BAs [21]. This technology has recently been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders, such as depression/anxiety and cognitive dysfunction [22], epilepsy [23], dementia [24], traumatic brain injury (TBI) [22], addiction [25], pain [26], and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) [27]. Our recent case report demonstrated the potential of LZNFB in language rehabilitation for a patient with TBI [28].…”

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Effect of LORETA Z-score Neurofeedback on Language, Working Memory, and Attention in People With Aphasia

Faridi,

Ameri,

Nosratabadi

et al. 2023

Iranian Rehabilitation Journal

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Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage to a specific region of the brain that regulates the expression and comprehension of language. For many years, attempts to rehabilitate aphasic patients have been made. In this study, the efficacy of low-resolution electromagnetic tomography analysis (LORETA) z-score neurofeedback (LZNFB) training for enhancing language, working memory, and attention in a group of 13 non-fluent aphasic patients was investigated. Methods:The quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG)/LORETA and behavioral tests were administered at baseline and after 15 LZNFB treatment sessions. Using the NeuroGuide software, version 3.0.9, the LORETA analysis was conducted Results:The LORETA metrics revealed an increased high beta at the orbital frontal, beta at the medial frontal, and Alpha at the superior frontal, as well as decreased delta and theta at the cingulate gyrus. The behavioral tests revealed improved scores for language, working memory, and attention.Discussion: These results are extremely encouraging, as they suggest that LZNFB training could provide a range of improvements and offer new hopes to individuals with aphasia who were unable to achieve satisfactory improvements with conventional therapies.

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Effect of LORETA Z-score Neurofeedback on Language, Working Memory, and Attention in People With Aphasia

Faridi,

Ameri,

Nosratabadi

et al. 2023

Iranian Rehabilitation Journal

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“…After 20 LZNFB sessions, the qEEG map showed an overall improvement (Figure 1). Our finding of neurological recovery by LZNFB is supported by previous studies that have confirmed its effectiveness in areas such as cerebrovascular accident rehabilitation (Koberda & Stodolska-Koberda, 2014), depression/anxiety and cognitive dysfunction (Koberda, 2015b), addiction (Faridi et al, 2020), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder , pain management (Koberda et al, 2013), seizure (Koberda & Frey, 2015), and TBI (Koberda, 2015a).…”

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Language Rehabilitation of Traumatic Brain Injury Patient by LORETA Z-Score Neurofeedback: A Single-Case Study

Faridi

Ameri

Nosratabadi³

et al. 2021

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) creates a variety of sequelae such as aphasia that can be highly challenging for clinicians when developing rehabilitation interventions. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of LORETA z-score neurofeedback (LZNFB) on language performance for a 21-year-old male suffering from aphasia following TBI. To this end, LZNFB was applied while focusing on the language network for 15 sessions. The study used an experimental design with a pre-post comparison. Baseline and posttreatment comparisons were made on qEEG/LORETA metrics, aphasia symptoms, working memory, and attention. The results indicated clinical improvements in language, working memory, and attention performances after 15 sessions of LZNFB. Our findings suggest that LZNFB may have the potential to aid language performance among those with TBI.

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“…Although both studies found decreased severity of addiction and reductions in craving compared to treatment as usual (in that case, pharmacotherapy), neither of them included a follow-up assessment. Recently, Faridi and colleagues [44] investigated the effectiveness of EEG-NFB in individuals with opioid addiction. Specifically, the authors aimed to compare the effectiveness of LORETA (Low-Resolution Brain Electromagnetic Tomography) Z Score NFB and cognitive rehabilitation therapy with Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) in reducing cravings in patients with opioid addiction.…”

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Biofeedback Interventions for Impulsivity-related Processes in Addictive Disorders

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Purpose of Review Biofeedback is a promising technique that has been used as a treatment tool for different psychological disorders. In this regard, central (neurofeedback) and peripheral psychophysiological signals are presented as comprehensible stimuli with the aim of training specific processes. This review summarizes recent evidence about its use for the treatment of impulsivity-related processes in addictive disorders. Recent Findings Neurofeedback (NFB) protocols, based on electroencephalography (EEG) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), have focused on substance use disorders. Biofeedback protocols using peripheral measures have been mainly based on heart rate variability and focused on behavioral addictions. EEG-NFB reported good results in the reduction of hyperarousal, impulsivity and risk taking in alcohol use disorder, and decreased rates of smoking and less craving in nicotine addiction. In fMRI-NFB, effective NFB performance has been related with better clinical outcomes in substance use disorders; however, its implication for treatment is still unclear. Heart rate variability biofeedback results are scarce, but some interventions have been recently designed aimed at treating behavioral addictions. Summary In addictive disorders, biofeedback interventions for impulsivity-related processes have shown promising results, although the literature is still scarce. Further research should aim at proving the effectiveness of biofeedback protocols as a treatment option for impulsivity in addictive disorders.

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Comparison of LORETA Z score Neurofeedback and Cognitive Rehabilitation in terms of their Effectiveness in Reducing Craving in Opioid Addicts

Cited by 9 publications

References 34 publications

Effect of LORETA Z-score Neurofeedback on Language, Working Memory, and Attention in People With Aphasia

Effect of LORETA Z-score Neurofeedback on Language, Working Memory, and Attention in People With Aphasia

Language Rehabilitation of Traumatic Brain Injury Patient by LORETA Z-Score Neurofeedback: A Single-Case Study

Biofeedback Interventions for Impulsivity-related Processes in Addictive Disorders

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