EEG neurofeedback for tinnitus: randomized trial of opposite protocols

Record details

Authors: Jensen M, et al.
Journal / source: Brain Communications (2023)
Design: RCT: alpha/delta vs beta/theta neurofeedback vs control
Sample: 94
Primary endpoint: Tinnitus intensity; THI
Randomized: Yes · Sham/placebo-controlled: Yes · Independent of the manufacturer: Yes

What this research found

Both OPPOSITE neurofeedback protocols reduced intensity ratings equally — indicating a non-specific effect — with no THI benefit.

The specificity claim behind EEG neurofeedback failed its test. Record id retains a legacy slug; the paper is Jensen M et al. (Brain Communications 2023) — distinct from R. Guillard’s separate tinnitus-neurofeedback work.

Limitations and conflicts of interest

See the record summary above.

Funding / conflicts: Independent.

Corrections to this record

2026-09-04: Citation-hygiene fix: authors: 'Guillard et al.' → 'Jensen M, et al.'; doi: None → '10.1093/braincomms/fcad185'; n: '—' → '94'

Primary sources

Used as evidence for

Biofeedback & EEG neurofeedback

This is an original summary from the Tinnitus Evidence verified database, checked against the primary source — not a reproduction of the publisher's abstract.