Key result
Real-time EEG neurofeedback yields large improvements in cognitive, motor, and psychological performance among elite athletes.
Why the study?
Real-time EEG neurofeedback training is gaining popularity for cognitive-motor enhancement in elite sports, but its protocol-specific effectiveness across disciplines and outcome domains remains unclear.
Does real-time EEG neurofeedback training improve cognitive, mental, and motor performance in elite athletes?
Meta-Analysis
Does real-time EEG neurofeedback training improve cognitive, mental, and motor performance in elite athletes?
Standardized Mean Difference: 1.26 (95% CI 1.05–1.45)
Real-time EEG neurofeedback training appears effective in enhancing attention, motor control, and anxiety regulation in elite athletes, though high heterogeneity exists.
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Supports EEG neurofeedback integration in elite athlete training; extends meta-analytic evidence for performance gains.
Skalski et al. (2025) conducted a meta-analysis in Elite athletes. Real-time EEG neurofeedback (NFB) training was evaluated on cognitive, motor, and psychological outcomes (SMD 1.26, 95% CI 1.05-1.45). Real-time EEG neurofeedback training demonstrated a large pooled effect on cognitive, motor, and psychological performance in elite athletes (SMD 1.26; 95% CI 1.05-1.45).
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