Why Consumer Neurofeedback Devices Are More Than Hype for Brain Health

Neurofeedback uses a brain-computer interface to measure a person's brain activity and show it to them in real time. A number of companies offer neurofeedback devices directly to consumers, with promises of improving meditation and enhancing concentration. However, whether neurofeedback is actually effective remains controversial among researchers.

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IEEE Pulse
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2025-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.1109/mpuls.2025.3572577
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EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
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Why Consumer Neurofeedback Devices Are More Than Hype for Brain Health

Mary Ellen Bates
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Why Consumer Neurofeedback Devices Are More Than Hype for Brain Health

Mary Ellen Bates
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Abstract

Neurofeedback uses a brain-computer interface to measure a person's brain activity and show it to them in real time. A number of companies offer neurofeedback devices directly to consumers, with promises of improving meditation and enhancing concentration. However, whether neurofeedback is actually effective remains controversial among researchers.

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