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News from the World of Neuro- and Biofeedback — Clearly Explained

Neuro- and biofeedback are developing rapidly: every year, new studies, technologies, and application areas emerge — from ADHD therapy to biofeedback systems for space missions. On this page, we summarise the most important developments, place them in clinical context, and show what they mean for your therapy or your training.

Stay Away from Consumer EEG — Why Home Devices Don't Work for Neurofeedback

Cheap "EEG headsets" and apps promise neurofeedback at home but in practice deliver neither the necessary signal quality nor clinical safety. Scoping reviews show that consumer EEG devices have a significantly worse signal-to-noise ratio, are highly susceptible to artefacts, and are not suitable for clinical applications.

The Key Problems:

• Inadequate signal quality: Movement, muscle activity, and environmental interference are misinterpreted as "brain activity."
• No medical approval: Most consumer systems are neither CE-certified medical devices nor approved as therapy systems by Swissmedic, FDA, or other authorities.
• No individual protocol: The training programmes are generic and not based on QEEG assessment or clinical history.
• No supervision: Without professional guidance, the risk of side effects such as sleep disturbances, headaches, or over-arousal increases.

Our Position:

Neurofeedback works — but only when done correctly: with medically certified devices, QEEG-guided protocols, and qualified therapeutic supervision. For responsible home training, we therefore exclusively offer the rental of professional systems under close supervision.

Neurofeedback 2.0 — How Artificial Intelligence Is Refining Brain Training

Modern neurofeedback systems increasingly use artificial intelligence (AI) to evaluate EEG data faster and with more differentiation. AI algorithms can recognise patterns that are difficult to detect even for experienced therapists and adjust protocols in real time.

What AI Can Do Today:

• Intelligent artefact correction: better distinction between genuine brain activity and interference signals.
• Dynamic protocol adjustment: frequencies and training targets are fine-tuned during the session.
• Long-term analysis: from many sessions, an individual "EEG profile" emerges that enables predictions about optimal training parameters.

What Does Not Change:

The person remains at the centre. AI is a tool — the clinical decision about which protocols are appropriate and how they are embedded in a treatment concept remains with qualified therapists.

Biofeedback in Space — Why Astronauts Train with Our Technology

On a recent SpaceX mission, a biofeedback-based training system was tested for the first time to protect astronauts from muscle and bone loss in zero gravity. The basis is EMG biofeedback — exactly the muscle and biosignals we work with daily in clinical therapy.

Why This Is Relevant:

• Biofeedback is regarded as a key technology for maintaining physical performance in extreme situations.
• The same principles (EMG, HRV, respiration, temperature) help on Earth too — for chronic pain, stress, elite sports, and rehabilitation.