Photo: ©iStock/janiecbros(02/27/2025) Researchers with VA Pacific Islands showed that an innovative treatment called infra-low-frequency neurofeedback (ILF NFB) significantly reduced headaches, insomnia, and attention disorders for Veterans with post-concussive symptoms. ILF NFB is a form of brain training where electronic sensors placed on a patient’s head provide visual feedback, showing the pattern of their brain waves in real time and allowing the patient’s brain to adjust its activity by responding to visual or auditory cues. The clinical trial enrolled 87 Veterans who had experienced a mild traumatic brain injury: 36 patients received 20 ILF NFB treatments over the course of 10 to 12cweeks, and 38 participated in health discussions as a comparison group. The ILF NFB participants reported improvements in their quality of life, and less symptoms of PTSD and depression. The results suggest ILF NFB is a safe and effective treatment for Veterans who continue to suffer from post-concussive symptoms. (Explore: The Journal of Science & Healing, Feb. 15, 2025)
