Clinical Study

Mixed-Effects Modeling of Neurofeedback Self-Regulation Performance: Moderators for Learning in Children with ADHD

Table 1

Description of participants.

TotalWith MPHNo MPH

N (total)481632
Male/female (N)27/2112/415/17
Clinical setting (N)261016
School setting (N)22616
Intersession interval (days)
 Clinic4.1 ± 1.94.1 ± 8.34.4 ± 6.3
 School4.8 ± 1.14.8 ± 3.25.3 ± 7.7
Age (years) all11.2 ± 2.210.9 ± 2.411.4 ± 2.0
MPH dosage (mg)24.5 ± 15.123.6 ± 15.00
MPH intake duration (years)2.3 ± 2.52.4 ± 2.50
Estimated IQ109.5 ± 14.8109.9 ± 14.7109.1 ± 15.3
Clinical ratings before training
DSM-IV C-3 P (T-scores)
 Inattention67.8 ± 5.863.3 ± 6.467.5 ± 8.2
 Hyperactivity/impulsivity64.9 ± 8.466.1 ± 6.259.6 ± 9.1
DSM-IV C-3 T (T-scores)
 Inattention65.7 ± 6.161.7 ± 7.064.2 ± 5.3
 Hyperactivity/impulsivity63.0 ± 7.959.96.962.9 ± 8.3
Clinical ADHD diagnosis (yes/no)3316/017/15

C-3 P/T: Conners 3 parent/teacher ratings (DSM-IV indices); MPH: methylphenidate.