The Effect of Neurofeedback and Cranial Electrotherapy on Immune Function Within a Group of HIV+ Subjects: A Controlled Study
Year: 2013
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: This study investigated the effects of neurofeedback and cranial electrotherapy on a group of subjects (n ¼ 40) with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) over a 16-week period.Subjects were randomly assigned to one of four groups: neurofeedback only (n ¼ 10), cranial electrotherapy only (n ¼ 10), combined neurofeedback and cranial electrotherapy (n ¼ 10), and a waitlist control group (n ¼ 10).After 16-weeks, CD4 counts were significantly greater than controls for the neurofeedback group and combined group.There was no significant change in CD4 count for the cranial electrotherapy group.Results of this pilot study suggest that neurofeedback may improve immune function and warrants further investigation.
Source: Journal of Neurotherapy
Institution: Attention Deficit Disorder Treatment Center
Language: English
Topic: HIV Research and Treatment
Subfield: Virology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W1969324385