The controversy has raged for years. On one side of the debate are parents and kids who say neurofeedback has improved symptoms in everything from ADHD to depression. On the other side are those who believe the costly therapy is, at best, a placebo, and at worst, a waste of money.

According to a Washington Post article, a resolution to this debate may be nearing:

Both sides may soon get more clarity. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is sponsoring the first government-funded, peer-reviewed study to put heady claims & to the test, investigating whether the offbeat therapy makes sense for millions of American children and adults coping with ADHD and similar disorders.

Researchers are recruiting 36 participants for the study, which should be completed and the results published by next summer. Participants will range in age from six to 12.

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