Media reports on biofeedback and neurofeedback – from specialist press to mainstream media. Current and historical coverage.
Current Reports 2025
New Migraine Guideline 2025: Biofeedback Clearly Recommended
The AWMF guideline (030/057) explicitly recommends biofeedback for the prophylaxis and acute treatment of migraine – a strong signal for the efficacy of the method.
The Mathematics of the Heart: HRV & Biofeedback
Heart rate variability (HRV) as a key health marker: How modern biofeedback sensors measure cardiac activity and how targeted breathing and visualization training can improve heart rhythm coherence.
Could biofeedback help your migraines?
According to the American Migraine Foundation, biofeedback can reduce migraine frequency and intensity by 45–60 %. A 2025 systematic review confirms: Biofeedback significantly reduces both frequency and severity of headaches.
Reports 2024
Diverging Views on Biofeedback Therapy for Migraine
The journal reports on the ongoing discussion about biofeedback for migraine. The DMKG guideline demonstrates a 35–45 % reduction in migraine frequency – comparable to the medication propranolol.
Stress-Related Disorders Under Control: The Potential of Neurofeedback
Researchers at Radboudumc show: Neurofeedback enables personalized interventions for stress disorders. The training allows targeted modulation of dysfunctional brain networks – before chronic stress develops into a disorder.
Reducing Suffering from Tinnitus
Research project by BFH with the University of Zurich and EPFL: Neurofeedback training with engaging visual design significantly increases therapy readiness, motivation and engagement in tinnitus patients.
Book Review: Biofeedback and Neurofeedback
Review of the textbook by Alexandra Martin and Jennifer Schmidt (Springer). Praised for its practical approach and concrete therapy protocols for pain disorders and ADHD/ADD.
fMRI Neurofeedback Outperforms Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus
Prospective randomized clinical trial: Functional MRI neurofeedback reduces tinnitus burden significantly more than cognitive behavioral therapy – published in the prestigious journal Radiology.
Reports 2022–2023
Laura Krempel Receives Mück-Weymann Award for HRV Biofeedback Research
The German Biofeedback Society awards its research prize for heart rate variability research – a signal for growing institutional support of the field in Germany.
ADHD: Prototype for Home-Based Neurofeedback Developed
Researchers at Dresden University Hospital develop a solution for home-based neurofeedback for ADHD – aiming to provide more accessible non-pharmacological treatment.
DGBfb in Conversation: Biofeedback for Long COVID
DGBfb President Prof. Dr. Axel Kowalski and therapist Bettina Seitlinger discuss scientific approaches for biofeedback as a treatment component for Long COVID symptoms.
Is Neurofeedback the New Ritalin?
Educational article based on a meta-analysis: Children with ADHD still benefit from neurofeedback 6 months after treatment. The method performs no worse than medication in follow-up comparisons.
Historical Reports (up to 2019)
Two New Therapies for Migraine Patients
New findings and therapeutic options from the Pain Congress in Mannheim – including biofeedback.
Headaches: Do Acupuncture and Biofeedback Help?
Biofeedback: Learning to consciously perceive and control bodily processes.
Neurofeedback – The Path to Recovery Starts in the Brain
Many disorders can be treated with feedback methods – through the patient’s own active participation.
Treatment Without Pills
Alternative therapies for headaches and migraines.
Mindfield in the Media
Mindfield Biofeedback & Neurofeedback
Comprehensive report on Mindfield and its eSense and MindMaster products.
Specialist Press and Science (historical)
BfArM Restricts Approval of Methylphenidate for ADHD
The BfArM (Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices) has restricted the approval of methylphenidate (Ritalin) for ADHD. Neurofeedback is being studied as a non-pharmacological alternative.
Ensuring Quality Standards for Neurofeedback
The DGBfb on quality criteria and training standards in neurofeedback.
Better Sleep Through “Brain Training”
Advances in neurophysiology make direct feedback of brain activity possible.
Further Information
- Neurofeedback Introduction – What is neurofeedback?
- Biofeedback Introduction – What is biofeedback?
- Studies Hub – Scientific studies with Mindfield products
- Current Studies 2025/2026 – The latest research
- FAQ Neurofeedback – Frequently asked questions
- FAQ Biofeedback – Frequently asked questions