Westwood and colleagues published a systematic review and meta-analysis in JAMA Psychiatry examining neurofeedback for ADHD. At the group level, the authors did not find meaningful overall clinical or neuropsychological benefit.
Why methodology matters Interpretation depends on who rates outcomes, whether ratings are blinded, the control condition, and the protocol used. The authors identify standard protocols, processing speed, and precision approaches as possible directions for future work.
A useful editorial question Which specific protocol, population, and outcome does a claim refer to? A balanced reading should preserve both the main conclusion and the boundaries of the analysis. Read the full source before drawing a clinical conclusion.