RSP-2026-0004 · NeuroscienceUnder Reviewv1 · round 1

Closed-Loop Neurofeedback Reduces Rumination in a Wellness Cohort

Dr. Nina Simone, Dr. R. Halford · submitted Jun 29, 2026

  • neurofeedback
  • EEG
  • rumination
  • wellness
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Abstract

We test whether a closed-loop EEG neurofeedback protocol, delivered as a wellness (non-clinical) intervention, reduces self-reported rumination in a non-patient cohort. In a pre-registered randomized design (n=64), the active group showed a moderate reduction versus sham at four weeks. We frame results strictly as wellness outcomes, not treatment of any diagnosed condition.

Conflicts of interest
N.S. reports no financial interest in the neurofeedback hardware used.
Funding
Departmental wellness-research pilot fund.
Ethics / IRB
Involves human/animal subjects — approval IRB-2026-0088 (University Wellbeing Ethics Board)
License
CC-BY-4.0

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@article{RSP-2026-0004,
  title   = {Closed-Loop Neurofeedback Reduces Rumination in a Wellness Cohort},
  author  = {Dr. Nina Simone and Dr. R. Halford},
  year    = {2026},
  journal = {Review Slave},
  note    = {RSP-2026-0004. Openly peer reviewed; review record attached. License: CC-BY-4.0},
  url     = {https://thereviewslave.com/papers/cmrann3xr001viakcoipijqgv}
}