The Personal Brain Software

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Neurofeedback (NFB), also called neurotherapy, neurobiofeedback or EEG biofeedback (EEGBF) is a therapy technique that presents the user with real-time information about activity within their brain, as measured by electrical or blood-flow sensors on the scalp. Brain activity is monitored and processed to provide feedback to the user in one of several ways, for example a video game rocket ship might accelerate when desired brainwaves are produced (positive feedback), or a film or music might pause when undesired brainwaves are produced (negative feedback).

The user then uses this feedback to develop the brainwaves they wish to create and as a consequence, learn to gain more control over their brainwaves and therefore how they think and feel in every day situations. It has been used to help a range of conditions including ADHD and addictions.

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SoftwareTypeVersionOperating systemsDeveloperLicenseFDA clearedSupported Devices
BetterFlyNeurofeedbackClinic 2.0; Home 2.0WindowsBetterFly NeurofeedbackProprietaryClassification by deviceU-WIZ, PocketNeurobics PendantEEG, BrainMaster 2EB
BioEraBiofeedback: visual designer2.0Windows, AndroidPROATECH LLCProprietaryNo (but basis of Cygnet and others)Pocket Neurobics,[1] BrainQuiry,[2] NeuroAmp,[3]

Neurobit Optima,

BioExplorerNeurofeedback1.5WindowsCyberevolution, Larry JanowProprietaryNo 'Intended for personal use...'Brainmaster,[4] BrainQuiry,[2] NeuroAmp,[3]

Neurobit Optima,

BioGraph InfinitiNeurofeedback/Biofeedback6.1.0WindowsThought Technology Ltd, Dr. Hal MyersProprietaryYesThought Technology[4]
BioTrace+Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, QEEG2015WindowsMind Media B.V.ProprietaryMedical class IINeXus by Mind Media[2] 4, 10 (MKII), 32
BrainathalonGame?JavaAmy PalkeOpen sourceNo
BrainBayNeurofeedback: MIDI, particle display?WindowsChris Veigl and Jeremy WilkersonGPLNoNeurobit Optima

and more

BrainFeedback ProNeurofeedbackv12WindowsDeymed DiagnosticProprietaryYesDeymed
BrainMasterNeurofeedback, Biofeedback, and QEEG; optional live z-scores (ANI or BrainDX), Live sLORETA Projector.various including BrainAvatar. Third-party SW includes: NeuroGuide, BioExplorer, BioERA, BrainPaint, SKIL, LENS, EEGer, BrainTrain, OpenVibe, EEGStudioWindowsBrainMaster Technologies, Inc. Thomas F. ColluraProprietary; includes optional no-cost Application Programming Interfaces (API)FDA 510(k) clearance, ISO 13485 certification, and CE marking in EuropeBrainmaster[4] 2E, 2EW, 2EB, Atlantis, Discovery, MINI-Q
BrainPaint®Evidence Based Neurofeedback, with a validated[5] and replicated[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]
symptom based evaluation tool.		2.0
Includes BrainPrint™, Alpha Theta, Brain-Heart Coherence, Couples Synchrony, Nonlinear, Slow Cortical Potential, Coherence training and all other frequency rewards and inhibits.		N/ABrainPaint, Inc. William C. ScottProprietaryFDA 510(k) clearance, ISO 13485 certification, and CE marking in EuropeBrainmaster[4] 2E, 2EW, 2EB, Atlantis, Discovery
BWViewBrainwave viewer1.0.5Linux, WindowsJim PetersGPLNo
CygnetNeurofeedback/Biofeedback


Neurofeedback: Frequency-band and SCP protocols according to Othmer,
particularly: SMR-Beta, ILF 1+2 channel, Synchrony, Alpha Theta.
with EEG NeuroAmp one or two channel protocols, with x23 or x39 optional 19 or 31 channels
Biofeedback: pIR HEG training with passive-infrared triple sensor pIRx3;
HRV, GSR, Temp with Combination Sensor.

2.0Windows (any version)Developer: BEE Systems GmbH
Manufacturer: Corscience GmbH&CoKG
Distribution: BEE Medic Europe, BEE Medic EMEA, BEE Medic USA		ProprietaryFDA class II, CE class IIa; including Cygnet Bio/Neurofeedback SoftwareNeuroAmp[3] Bio/Neurofeedback device plus add-ons:
  • NeuroAmp x23 (23-channel digital EEG device)
  • NeuroAmp x39 (39-channel digital EEG device)
  • pIRx3 (3-channel passive infrared sensor)
  • tactile feedback
  • Combination Sensor (HRV, GSR, Temperature)
Dual Drive ProBiofeedbackGSR & Temp3.0WindowsSomatic Vision Inc.ProprietaryUnknown (not EEG)
eBiooNeurofeedback & Analysis

one-, two- and four channel training,
Amplitude-, relative Amplitude-, Coherence-,
Band-Ratio-, Asymmetry-inhibit-Training
and more ..

1.5WindowsSoft-dynamics, Geoffrey ArensProprietaryNo – not stated or in FDA databasePocket Neurobics,[1] Neurobit Optima,[2] Brainmaster[4]
EEGer4Neurofeedback & Analysis4.3.0WindowsEEG Software LLCProprietaryFDA Class IIJ&J,[4] Telediagnostic Systems,[4] Phoenix Neuro Systems,[4]
ElectricGuruNeurofeedback0.4WindowsRob SacksOpen sourceNo
EventIDEVisual environment for designing behavioral experiments and mental games with real-time neurofeedback control and signal processing.1.0WindowsOkazolab LtdProprietaryNoThe majority of popular bio-amplifiers
LENSwareNeurofeedback &Analysis3WindowsOchsLabsProprietaryFDA Class II ExemptOchslabs A200 amplifier
Mind WorkStationNeurofeedback, Biofeedback, and EEG-Driven Entrainment1.3WindowsTransparent CorporationProprietaryNo but can use Bioexplorer, Biograph, BioEra linksSee Bioexplorer, Biograph, BioEra
MindReflectorNeurofeedback1.1WindowsMindReflector Technologies, LLCProprietaryNoNeuroSky[2]
NeuroFieldNeurofeedback & Analysis8.7.5WindowsNeuroField, Inc.ProprietaryFDA Class II[22]X3000 Plus[23] and Q20 EEG[24][25]
neuromore StudioCustomizable Biofeedback, protocol designing and automated therapy solution1.2.0Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Android, iOSneuromore Inc.ProprietaryNo
NeurOptimalNeurofeedback3.0WindowsValdeane W. Brown, Ph.D.ProprietaryUnknown – not stated or in FDA databasezAmp[2] from Zengar
NeuroRT Suite

Koala

Modulo

Real-time Processing, Self Neuromodulation, Bio/Neurofeedback2.2Windows, Linux, AndroidMensia TechnologiesProprietaryMedical device CE class IIa
  • ANT: All devices
  • Biosemi: ActiveTwo Mk I and ActiveTwo Mk II
  • Brainmaster: Atlantis and Discovery 24
  • Brain Products: ActiCHamp, BrainAmp series, QuickAmp and vAMP
  • Cognionics: Cognionics64
  • EGI: NetAmps 300
  • Emotiv: EPOC
  • g.Tec: gMobilab+ and gUSBamp
  • MindMedia: NeXus32, NeXus10
  • Mitsar: EEG 202;
  • NeuroElectrics: Enobio
  • OpenEEG: ModularEEG
  • Shimmer
  • TMSi: Porti, Refa, MOBITA, MOBI, MOBI mini
  • Wearable Sensing: DSI24 and DSI6
NeuroServerRaw EEG to TCP/IP + EDF converter0.7.4Linux, Windows[Rudi Cilibrasi]GPLNo
OpenViBEBCI, Visual Designer, Analysis, Neurofeedback0.18Linux, WindowsINRIAAGPL-3NoList of compatible systems
SmartMindNeurofeedbackv2010WindowsBrainTrain, Inc.ProprietaryUnknown – not stated or in FDA databaseSmartmind,[2] Brainmaster,[4] Thought Technology,[4] J&J,[4]
MyndliftNeurofeedback: one-channel remote amplitude training?AndroidMyndlift LTDProprietaryNoMuse
VilistusNeurofeedback/Biofeedbackv5.2.5WindowsStephen ClarkProprietaryNoVilistus
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  5. ^Scott, William C.; Kaiser, David; Othmer, Siegfried; Sideroff, Stephen I. (7 July 2009). 'Effects of an EEG Biofeedback Protocol on a Mixed Substance Abusing Population'. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. 31 (3): 455–69. doi:10.1081/ADA-200056807. PMID16161729.
  6. ^Keith, Julian R.; Rapgay, Lobsang; Theodore, Don; Schwartz, Jeffrey M.; Ross, Jae L. (March 2015). 'An assessment of an automated EEG biofeedback system for attention deficits in a substance use disorders residential treatment setting'. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. 29 (1): 17–25. doi:10.1037/adb0000016. PMC5495545. PMID25180558.
  7. ^Dehghani-Arani, Fateme; Rostami, Reza; Nadali, Hosein (20 April 2013). 'Neurofeedback Training for Opiate Addiction: Improvement of Mental Health and Craving'. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. 38 (2): 133–141. doi:10.1007/s10484-013-9218-5. PMC3650238. PMID23605225.
  8. ^Arani, Fateme Dehghani; Rostami, Reza; Nostratabadi, Masoud (July 2010). 'Effectiveness of Neurofeedback Training as a Treatment for Opioid-Dependent Patients'. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience. 41 (3): 170–177. doi:10.1177/155005941004100313. PMID20722354.
  9. ^Egner, T; Gruzelier, JH (January 2004). 'EEG biofeedback of low beta band components: frequency-specific effects on variables of attention and event-related brain potentials'. Clinical Neurophysiology. 115 (1): 131–9. doi:10.1016/S1388-2457(03)00353-5. PMID14706480.
  10. ^Dalkner, Nina; Unterrainer, Human F.; Wood, Guilherme; Skliris, Dimitris; Holasek, Sandra J.; Gruzelier, John H.; Neuper, Christa (26 September 2017). 'Short-term Beneficial Effects of 12 Sessions of Neurofeedback on Avoidant Personality Accentuation in the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder'. Frontiers in Psychology. 8: 1688. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01688. PMC5622970. PMID29018397.
  11. ^Lackner, Nina; Unterrainer, Human F.; Skliris, Dimitris; Wood, Guilherme; Wallner-Liebmann, Sandra J.; Neuper, Christa; Gruzelier, John H. (27 September 2015). 'The Effectiveness of Visual Short-Time Neurofeedback on Brain Activity and Clinical Characteristics in Alcohol Use Disorders'. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience. 47 (3): 188–195. doi:10.1177/1550059415605686. PMID26415612.
  12. ^Horrell, Timothy; El-Baz, Ayman; Baruth, Joshua; Tasman, Allan; Sokhadze, Guela; Stewart, Christopher; Sokhadze, Estate (16 August 2010). 'Neurofeedback Effects on Evoked and Induced EEG Gamma Band Reactivity to Drug-Related Cues in Cocaine Addiction'. Journal of Neurotherapy. 14 (3): 195–216. doi:10.1080/10874208.2010.501498. PMC2957125. PMID20976131.
  13. ^Unterrainer, Human F.; Lewis, Andrew J.; Gruzelier, John H. (2013). 'EEG-Neurofeedback in psychodynamic treatment of substance dependence'. Frontiers in Psychology. 4: 692. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00692. PMC3787602. PMID24098295.
  14. ^Fattahi, Samineh; Naderi, Farah; Asgari, Parviz; Ahadi, Hassan (27 June 2017). 'Neuro-Feedback Training For Overweight Women: Improvement of Food Craving And Mental Health'. NeuroQuantology. 15 (2). doi:10.14704/nq.2017.15.2.1067.
  15. ^Rostami, R.; Dehghani-Arani, F. (19 April 2015). 'Neurofeedback Training as a New Method in Treatment of Crystal Methamphetamine Dependent Patients: A Preliminary Study'. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. 40 (3): 151–161. doi:10.1007/s10484-015-9281-1. PMID25894106.
  16. ^'Quantitative Electroencephalography-Guided Versus Scott/Peniston Neurofeedback With Substance Use Disorder Outpatients'(PDF). www.aapb.org/files/publications/biofeedback/2007/biof_winter_pilot_study.pdf.
  17. ^Nooner, Kate B.; Leaberry, Kirsten D.; Keith, Julian R.; Ogle, Richard L. (17 May 2016). 'Clinic Outcome Assessment of a Brief Course Neurofeedback for Childhood ADHD Symptoms'. The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research. 44 (3): 506–514. doi:10.1007/s11414-016-9511-1. PMID27189699.
  18. ^Ros, T.; Frewen, P.; Théberge, J.; Michela, A.; Kluetsch, R.; Mueller, A.; Candrian, G.; Jetly, R.; Vuilleumier, P.; Lanius, R. A. (12 September 2016). 'Neurofeedback Tunes Scale-Free Dynamics in Spontaneous Brain Activity'. Cerebral Cortex. 27 (10): 4911–4922. doi:10.1093/cercor/bhw285. PMID27620975.
  19. ^Nicholson, Andrew A.; Ros, Tomas; Frewen, Paul A.; Densmore, Maria; Théberge, Jean; Kluetsch, Rosemarie C.; Jetly, Rakesh; Lanius, Ruth A. (February 2016). 'Alpha oscillation neurofeedback modulates amygdala complex connectivity and arousal in posttraumatic stress disorder'. NeuroImage: Clinical. 12: 506–516. doi:10.1016/j.nicl.2016.07.006. PMC5030332. PMID27672554.
  20. ^Kluetsch, R. C.; Ros, T.; Théberge, J.; Frewen, P. A.; Calhoun, V. D.; Schmahl, C.; Jetly, R.; Lanius, R. A. (August 2014). 'Plastic modulation of PTSD resting-state networks and subjective wellbeing by EEG neurofeedback'. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. 130 (2): 123–136. doi:10.1111/acps.12229. PMC4442612. PMID24266644.
  21. ^Mazur, L. M.; Campbell, A.; Comitz, E.; Planting, D.; Lowen, S.; Mosaly, P. R.; Belger, A.; Chera, B. S.; Marks, L. B. (2017). 'Positive effects of neurofeedback intervention on radiation oncology physicians' workload during go/no-go performance test'. Le Travail Humain. 80 (1): 113–32. doi:10.3917/th.801.0113.
  22. ^'Establishment Registration & Device Listing'. www.accessdata.fda.gov. Retrieved 2015-09-22.
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  24. ^'Q20 EEG – NeuroField – The Energetic Wave of the Future'. Retrieved 2015-09-22.
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