Eric B. Miller, Ph.D. miller@biofeedback.net Abstract p. 2

Between-group analysis showed the NF-MUS group significantly superior to
the other NF groups and control subjects on three measures: the NEPSY audio subtest
(p = .01); the Conners Parent Rating Scale ADHD index (p = .015); and, the Conners Parent Survey Cognitive subscale (p = .043).
Differences in QEEG brain maps ranged from very little change pre- and post-intervention to noticeable normalization patterns. NF-MUS subjects decreased their Theta/Beta ratio (p=.004) and increased their SMR  (p=.012) as hypothesized. Theta reduction alone, however, was not significant (p=.189).
These results indicate that a brain-triggered musical component to neurofeedback protocols may yield superior remediation of ADHD symptoms than standard neurofeedback protocols. Acceptance of these results and incorporation of findings into clinical practice, however, is unlikely until further investigation corroborates these results, and medical community attitudes continue to shift in the direction of holistic therapies.




Dr. Eric Miller is a  psychotherapist, certified biofeedback therapist and board-certified music therapist with experience in inpatient, outpatient, corporate and educational settings.  He instructs in capacity of adjunct faculty and guest lectures at such institutions as Immaculata University, Antioch University, Bryn Mawr College, Harcum College,  Allegheny University (formerly Hahnemann) and at the Naropa Institute.   He  is a published author and presents internationally on music & healing. Dr. Miller was appointed Executive Director of Music for People in 1997 and has served as President of Expressive Therapy Concepts since 1993.  He also directs the Association for Integrative Medicine  and the Biofeedback Network.

 Dr. Miller can be reached at miller@biofeedback.net