Feasibility of a novel neurofeedback system: a parallel randomized single-blinded pilot study
Abstract Neurocognitive assessment tools have been proposed to optimize, maintain, and improve perceptual-cognitive performance. Here, we investigated the feasibility and efficacy of a novel neurofeedback system, neuroMoon (nM), on cognitive abilities compared with one of the most popular perceptual...
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| author | Dávid Horváth János Négyesi Melinda Rácz Tamás Győri Zsolt Matics Artyom Puskin János Csipor Levente Rácz |
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| description | Abstract Neurocognitive assessment tools have been proposed to optimize, maintain, and improve perceptual-cognitive performance. Here, we investigated the feasibility and efficacy of a novel neurofeedback system, neuroMoon (nM), on cognitive abilities compared with one of the most popular perceptual-cognitive training (PCT) tools both in sports and rehabilitation called NeuroTracker (NT). Thirty-one young athletes performed a comprehensive battery of cognitive tests from the Vienna Test System before and after a 12-session computer-based cognitive training program using nM (n = 11, age 22.6 ± 3.8 years), nM sham (CON, n = 10, age 20.3 ± 1.2 years) or NT (n = 10, age 20.5 ± 1.7 years) device. A series of repeated-measures ANOVA was performed to detect changes in cognitive abilities in response to the training. Participants had faster median reaction time in both the color-naming and word-reading conditions of the Stroop test (all p < 0.005), regardless of group. Regarding the task switching test, statistical analysis indicated faster working time and mean reaction time of the incongruent stimuli, repetition task, and shifting task (all p < 0.005), nevertheless, these changes were also regardless of group. In addition, we found fewer omitted (pre: 17.5 ± 8.3, post: 6.4 ± 1.5, d = 1.311) and more correct (pre: 261.6 ± 36.1, post: 278.6 ± 38.7, d = − 1.020) post-intervention answers in the determination test, regardless of group. Finally, participants in each group performed the digit span backward test with larger post (6.42 ± 1.54) vs. pre (5.55 ± 1.43) scores following the PCT (d = − 0.801). Overall, PCT with nM as compared with NT induced similar results in cognitive abilities suggesting its potential to be used to achieve and maintain better mental performance. However, considering that the sham stimulation also induced similar improvements in cognitive abilities, future studies should clearly determine the cognitive measures that could benefit from NF training. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e020db34213440c1ada00dd0fe872ae72023-11-19T12:59:12ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222023-10-0113111410.1038/s41598-023-44545-1Feasibility of a novel neurofeedback system: a parallel randomized single-blinded pilot studyDávid Horváth0János Négyesi1Melinda Rácz2Tamás Győri3Zsolt Matics4Artyom Puskin5János Csipor6Levente Rácz7Department of Kinesiology, Hungarian University of Sports ScienceDepartment of Kinesiology, Hungarian University of Sports ScienceResearch Centre for Natural Sciences, Eötvös Loránd Research NetworkFit4Race Kft.Fit4Race Kft.MindRove Kft.MindRove Kft.Department of Kinesiology, Hungarian University of Sports ScienceAbstract Neurocognitive assessment tools have been proposed to optimize, maintain, and improve perceptual-cognitive performance. Here, we investigated the feasibility and efficacy of a novel neurofeedback system, neuroMoon (nM), on cognitive abilities compared with one of the most popular perceptual-cognitive training (PCT) tools both in sports and rehabilitation called NeuroTracker (NT). Thirty-one young athletes performed a comprehensive battery of cognitive tests from the Vienna Test System before and after a 12-session computer-based cognitive training program using nM (n = 11, age 22.6 ± 3.8 years), nM sham (CON, n = 10, age 20.3 ± 1.2 years) or NT (n = 10, age 20.5 ± 1.7 years) device. A series of repeated-measures ANOVA was performed to detect changes in cognitive abilities in response to the training. Participants had faster median reaction time in both the color-naming and word-reading conditions of the Stroop test (all p < 0.005), regardless of group. Regarding the task switching test, statistical analysis indicated faster working time and mean reaction time of the incongruent stimuli, repetition task, and shifting task (all p < 0.005), nevertheless, these changes were also regardless of group. In addition, we found fewer omitted (pre: 17.5 ± 8.3, post: 6.4 ± 1.5, d = 1.311) and more correct (pre: 261.6 ± 36.1, post: 278.6 ± 38.7, d = − 1.020) post-intervention answers in the determination test, regardless of group. Finally, participants in each group performed the digit span backward test with larger post (6.42 ± 1.54) vs. pre (5.55 ± 1.43) scores following the PCT (d = − 0.801). Overall, PCT with nM as compared with NT induced similar results in cognitive abilities suggesting its potential to be used to achieve and maintain better mental performance. However, considering that the sham stimulation also induced similar improvements in cognitive abilities, future studies should clearly determine the cognitive measures that could benefit from NF training.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-44545-1 |
| spellingShingle | Dávid Horváth János Négyesi Melinda Rácz Tamás Győri Zsolt Matics Artyom Puskin János Csipor Levente Rácz Feasibility of a novel neurofeedback system: a parallel randomized single-blinded pilot study Scientific Reports |
| title | Feasibility of a novel neurofeedback system: a parallel randomized single-blinded pilot study |
| title_full | Feasibility of a novel neurofeedback system: a parallel randomized single-blinded pilot study |
| title_fullStr | Feasibility of a novel neurofeedback system: a parallel randomized single-blinded pilot study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Feasibility of a novel neurofeedback system: a parallel randomized single-blinded pilot study |
| title_short | Feasibility of a novel neurofeedback system: a parallel randomized single-blinded pilot study |
| title_sort | feasibility of a novel neurofeedback system a parallel randomized single blinded pilot study |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-44545-1 |
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