Background. Neuro-feedback (NFB) and physical activities are considered alternative treatments for children with ADHD that aims to optimize brain activity. Assessments of the behavioral efficacy of NF and physical interventions have produced inconsistent results. Like physical activity, yoga has been argued to be beneficial for improvement of neurological and physiological activity and behavior in a range of populations. Objectives. The present randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluates effects of NFB and yoga exercise intervention on sustained attention in children with ADHD. Methods. Using a multicenter three-way parallel group RCT design, children with ADHD, aged 7–11, were randomly assigned to NFB (n = 7), yoga (n = 7) or control (n = 7) over a period of 8 weeks. NFB training consisted of 24 sessions of theta/beta training at Cz and Yoga exercise training composed of 24 sessions of 45 minutes over 8 weeks. Sustained attention and memory were assessed using parameters derived from the Continuous Performance Test (CPT) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R). Results. Significant improvements in sustain attention and memory were observed over time in both Yoga and NFB compare to control group. To our knowledge, this is the first study that simultaneously evaluates NFB with Yoga treatment. Conclusion. These findings suggest that alternative therapies such as yoga exercises and NFB can be complementary to behavioral interventions for children with attention problem. Hence, the findings do not support NFB and yoga training applied as a stand-alone treatment in children with ADHD.

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注意缺陷/多动障碍儿童的神经反馈，瑜伽干预对记忆和认知活动的影响：一项随机对照试验

背景。神经反馈（NFB）和身体活动被认为是ADHD儿童的替代疗法，旨在优化大脑活动。对NF的行为功效和物理干预的评估产生了不一致的结果。与体育锻炼一样，瑜伽也被认为有助于改善许多人群的神经，生理活动和行为。目标。本随机对照试验（RCT）评估了NFB和瑜伽锻炼干预对ADHD儿童持续注意力的影响。方法。采用多中心三向平行RCT设计，在7周内将7-11岁的ADHD儿童随机分配到NFB（n = 7），瑜伽（n = 7）或对照组（n = 7） 。NFB训练包括在Cz进行的24次theta / beta训练，以及在8周内进行的45分钟的24次瑜伽训练。持续注意力和记忆力的评估使用的参数来自持续性行为测验（CPT）修订的儿童韦氏智力量表（WISC-R）。结果。与对照组相比，瑜伽和NFB随时间推移观察到持续注意力和记忆力的显着改善。据我们所知，这是第一项同时评估瑜伽治疗与NFB的研究。结论。这些发现表明，替代疗法，例如瑜伽练习和NFB可以作为对注意力障碍儿童的行为干预的补充。因此，研究结果不支持NFB和瑜伽训练作为多动症儿童的独立疗法。