Neurofeedback has been around for decades. To date, there are thousands of studies, with more being published every day. This site has a comprehensive list of studies on neurofeedback for many conditions.

Long-term follow-ups have been done on many patients over the years. Dr. Joel Lubar at the University of Tennessee has followed ADD clients who’ve sustained their improvements from neurofeedback for 10-20 years. Published research on epilepsy 12 months after brain training shows the effects on epilepsy usually holds. Owners of the Clear Mind System have commonly reported no relapses from patients after 10 years.

Again, results will vary from person to person. Some feel different within a couple of sessions, while tougher conditions will take many sessions to see any noticeable results. It’s important to not get impatient and listen to the practitioner. They should be able to show you the graphed results of each session, which will provide a visual reference of improvement.

The number of sessions needed will depend on the individual. Much like going to the gym, every person requires a different length of time to improve. Twenty to 40 sessions are normal for many conditions to improve.

Each session is 30 minutes.

Neurofeedback sessions involve relaxing for 30 minutes while you watch a movie or listen to the music of your choice. Electrodes are attached to your scalp, which monitors your brainwaves during the session. When irregular patterns are detected, a response is triggered from the software that pauses or dims the video or music. Your brain senses the change and subconsciously modifies itself back into a normal pattern. With repetition, your brain learns to stay within healthy ranges on its own without neurofeedback.