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{"title":"Effect of Brief Mindfulness Meditation Interventions on Heart Rate Variability in Adults: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Alexis Barbry, Éva Gál, Annie Carton, Jérémy Coquart","doi":"10.1007/s10484-025-09724-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10484-025-09724-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is considered as an objective assessment of stress, that considerably increased the last decades. The influence of Brief Mindfulness Meditation (BMM) on HRV contains gaps in the literature. This study aims to investigate the influence of BMM on HRV. A systematic search was conducted in four databases (i.e., PubMed NCBI, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science). To be included, these studies were required to evaluate HRV before and during or after a BMM intervention. The methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated with the revised Cochrane Risk-of-Bias and the quality of the evidence was assessed with the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation. Seven studies met the inclusion criteria. Three studies had within subject design, two studies compared BMM with other relaxation techniques, one study was a controlled trial, and one study was an uncontrolled trial. Three studies, including 120 participants, found that BMM is associated with an increase of Root Mean Square of Successive Differences (RMSSD). Two studies reported an increase of the LF/HF ratio; however, the quality of the evidence was low. Although the large amount of heterogeneity can be seen as the main limitation, the results suggest that RMSSD may increase in the short-term during or after BMM, suggesting that BMM might be a promising psychological intervention to temporally reduce the physiological stress of the population. Future randomised controlled trials, measuring long-term effects of BMM on HRV, need to be conducted.Registration and information: This systematic review was registered on the international Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) database (#CRD42022291907). The review protocol can be accessed on the following link: brief mindfulness and heart rate variability .</p>","PeriodicalId":47506,"journal":{"name":"Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144733957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of a Single Alpha Neurofeedback Session on Working and Visuospatial Memory in Football Players: A Comparison of Defenders and Attackers.","authors":"Hasan Belghadr, Faezeh Alipisheh, Masoud Esmaeilnejad, Hassan Gharayagh Zandi","doi":"10.1007/s10484-025-09731-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10484-025-09731-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Working memory (WM) and visuospatial memory (VSM) are pivotal for rapid decision-making and effective teamwork in football. This study investigated the effects of a single-session alpha neurofeedback training (NFT) protocol at Pz on WM and VSM in 48 male players (aged 18-28), with a detailed analysis focusing on playing position, including both defenders and attackers, who were randomly assigned to either the NFT (n = 24) or sham (n = 24) groups. The NFT group received a 25-min eyes-closed session to boost Peak Alpha Frequency (PAF) (7.5-12.5 Hz), while the sham group received non-contingent feedback. WM was assessed using an n-back task, and VSM was measured via a Football Memory Block-Tapping Test (FMBT). The NFT group showed significantly greater improvements in NCR-L1, NCR-L2 (WM), and FRS (VSM) than the sham group (p < 0.05), whereas no significant differences were found in RTs during the WM task or in BRS during the VSM task (p > 0.05). Moreover, defenders outperformed attackers on certain WM and VSM measures, potentially reflecting the distinct demands of their positions. These findings suggest that even a brief alpha NFT session may enhance certain cognitive functions in football players, providing a practical and time-efficient approach that may contribute to improvements in memory performance, with variations observed across different positional roles.</p>","PeriodicalId":47506,"journal":{"name":"Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144733958","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Efficacy of Virtual Reality-Based EEG Neurofeedback in Health-Related Symptoms Relief: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Lina Castanho, Diogo Vicente Martinho, Ana Cristina Saial, Bruna Raquel Gouveia, Élvio Rúbio Gouveia, Filipa Ribeiro","doi":"10.1007/s10484-025-09730-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10484-025-09730-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>EEG Neurofeedback is a noninvasive therapeutic modality that can potentially modify targeted aspects of brain function, considered promising for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders. Nevertheless, some limitations have considerable potential to compromise its efficacy, including the requirement for a high number of sessions, the repetition of therapeutic tasks, and the challenge in sustaining the objectives of these tasks. These limitations can induce a decline in system dynamism and user motivation. However, barriers can be overcome by integrating immersive virtual reality into a neurofeedback system to increase motivation, interest, and adherence through immersion and a sense of presence. This systematic review aimed to determine whether this combined treatment is effective in relieving symptoms related to general health. To conduct this search following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, six electronic databases were accessed on January 26, 2024. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were defined to select the articles, and risk of bias and methodological quality assessment was conducted using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and the CRED-nf checklist. A total of 24 trials were included, and according to Template for Developing Guidelines for the Evaluation of the Clinical Efficacy of Psychophysiological Interventions, the results showed that it was considered a probably efficacious treatment for attention and a possibly efficacious treatment for emotions, mood, pain, relaxation, impulsiveness, memory, self-esteem, creativity, empathy, meditation, and tiredness. Several methodological factors of the trials restrict the generalization of these findings and require caution in their interpretation, despite the promising results in future directions.</p>","PeriodicalId":47506,"journal":{"name":"Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144718899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Salivary Cortisol and α-amylase Level, Anxiety and Depression in Students: A Randomized and Parallel-Group Clinical Trial.","authors":"Saba Hassanvandi, Reza Mohammadzadegan, Seyed Hassan Saadat, Boshra Hatef, Shima Shahyad","doi":"10.1007/s10484-025-09690-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10484-025-09690-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The current trial aimed to assess the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training on salivary cortisol and α-amylase levels, anxiety and depression of students. This research was an experimental trial with a pre-test-post-test design and a control group. The statistical population of the research included all students studying in the universities of Khoy, Iran in 2021. The sample consisted of 30 people who were assigned to two experimental and control groups equally. Stress, anxiety and depression scale (DASS-21), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) and saliva samples were passively taken by ELISA laboratory method with special kits. Data analysis was done using an independent t-test and analysis of covariance using IBM-SPSS version 26 software. The results showed that MBSR training on general health, alpha-amylase level and alpha-amylase/cortisol ratio of experimental group participants was more effective than the control group (P < 0.05). However, it was not effective on students' cortisol levels (P > 0.05). According to the findings, it can be argued that MBSR training has been able to promote the psychological (DASS and general health) and hormonal (alpha amylase level and alpha-amylase/cortisol ratio) mental health indicators of the experimental group participants compared to the control group.</p>","PeriodicalId":47506,"journal":{"name":"Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144691964","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Pressure-Biofeedback on Manual Dexterity in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder.","authors":"Roghayyeh Shabaniyan Tafti, Nazila Akbar Fahimi, Mohsen Vahedi, Hozan Mohammadi, Amir Salar Jafarpisheh","doi":"10.1007/s10484-025-09725-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10484-025-09725-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting manual dexterity (MD) and fine motor skills (FMS). Pressure biofeedback (PB), a noninvasive tool providing real-time feedback, may enhance motor learning. This study examined the effects of PB combined with occupational therapy (OT) on MD and FMS in children with DCD. In this single-blinded, randomized controlled trial, 40 children aged 5-10 years with DCD were assigned to an intervention group (PB + OT) or a control group (OT alone). The Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCD-Q) provided a subjective evaluation of motor coordination, including FMS and proprioception. MD was objectively measured by the manual dexterity subtest of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition (BOT-2). Pressure biofeedback (PB) pattern tracking quantified fine motor precision and proprioceptive regulation using Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and visual-motor integration using the Correlation Coefficient (CC). Post-intervention, the intervention group showed significantly more improvements than controls in DCD-Q, BOT-2, RMSE, and CC scores. DCD-Q and BOT-2 scores increased (p < 0.05), indicating enhanced manual dexterity, including proprioception and fine motor skills. RMSE decreased (p < 0.001), reflecting improved fine motor precision and proprioceptive regulation. CC scores improved post-intervention (p = 0.011) and remained higher at follow-up (p < 0.001), demonstrating sustained visuomotor coordination gains. Repeated measures ANOVA confirmed significant time and group effects (p < 0.05), supporting lasting motor improvements. PB is a practical, quantitative intervention for enhancing MD and FMS in children with DCD. Integrating PB with OT led to significant and sustained improvements in motor coordination, visuomotor integration, proprioceptive function, and handwriting performance. These findings support biofeedback as a non-invasive and engaging approach for pediatric neurorehabilitation, aligning with family-centered, non-pharmacological care models.</p>","PeriodicalId":47506,"journal":{"name":"Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144643774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating the Effects of Yoga on the Body Mass Index and Heart Rate among Individuals with Substance Use Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Shubham Kumar, Manoj Sahu, Kuntal Ghosh","doi":"10.1007/s10484-025-09727-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10484-025-09727-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Drug addiction significantly impacts physical and psychological health, often resulting in challenges such as weight management issues and cardiovascular irregularities. Yoga, a holistic practice, may serve as an adjunctive therapy to address these concerns. To evaluate the effects of yoga on body mass index (BMI) and heart rate (HR) in individuals undergoing drug addiction rehabilitation. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 60 participants from a rehabilitation center in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The participants were divided into four groups: Asana, Pranayama, a combination of Asana and Pranayama, and a control group. The intervention spanned 12 weeks with 30-min sessions three times a week. The Asana group (Mean-23.051) presented the most significant BMI reduction, followed by the Asana + Pranayama group (Mean-23.456) and the Pranayama group (Mean-23.851). The Pranayama group (Mean-67.950) significantly improved HR, followed by Asana + Pranayama group (Mean-68.603) and the Asana group (Mean-68.859) compared with the control group. Yoga has potential as an adjunctive therapy for improving BMI and HR in individuals recovering from drug addiction, making it a valuable component of holistic rehabilitation programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":47506,"journal":{"name":"Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144620879","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effectiveness of Brief Meditation Assisted with Cardiac Biofeedback on Interoceptive Accuracy, Sensibility and Awareness: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Konrad Rudnicki, Luna Schepers, Koen Rummens, Glen Joris, Karolien Poels","doi":"10.1007/s10484-025-09728-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10484-025-09728-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The growing popularity of application-based meditation has driven the development of new technological features in this field such as the use of cardiac biofeedback, aimed at helping users train their attention to interoceptive stimuli while meditating. However, despite the innovativeness of this approach, the effectiveness of cardiac biofeedback-assisted meditation in enhancing interoception and its specific advantages in this context remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate whether a limited number of brief meditation sessions enhanced with cardiac biofeedback improves interoceptive accuracy, sensibility, and awareness more effectively than only using a meditation application. A randomized controlled trial of a 2-week intervention was conducted with participants who had no prior meditation experience (N = 105) assigned into one of three groups: a cardiac biofeedback-assisted meditation group, an app-based meditation group and a non-meditating control group. Interoceptive accuracy, sensibility and awareness were measured using the Heartbeat Discrimination Task. The findings indicated that interoceptive awareness increased from pre- to post-test across all participants, including the control group. No changes were observed in interoceptive sensibility. However, interoceptive accuracy improved in the two meditating conditions, but only among participants with positive user experience with their meditation devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":47506,"journal":{"name":"Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144609962","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Measuring Pilot Mental Workload During Flights Without PAPI Lights Using a Wearable Device.","authors":"Chuang Liu, Chenyang Zhang, Wenbing Zhu, Shuaitao Jiao, Yu Zhang, Rongbing Xu, Yaowei Liang","doi":"10.1007/s10484-025-09729-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10484-025-09729-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Measuring pilot mental workload during flights without Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) lights is crucial for enhancing flight safety. This study aimed to investigate the impact of the absence of PAPI lights on pilot mental workload during approach and landing. Sixteen cadet pilots with real flight experience participated in simulated flight scenarios with and without PAPI lights, using a Polar Verity Sense to monitor cardiac activity. The statistical analysis results indicated that the absence of PAPI lights significantly increased pilot mental workload. Instructor ratings confirmed that the absence of PAPI lights adversely affected the accuracy of the descent trajectory, leading to greater deviations. Heart rate variability (HRV) analysis revealed that specific features-SDNN, CVNNI, STD_HR, MIN_HR, and SD2-were particularly sensitive to changes in pilot mental workload. Increased mental workload was associated with a significant increase in MIN_HR and a significant decrease in the other four HRV features. Correlation analysis further identified TOTAL_POWER and RATIO_SD2_SD1 as effective indicators of pilot mental workload. These findings underscore the impact of visual guidance cues on pilot mental workload and demonstrate the value of HRV-based monitoring for assessing pilot mental workload in challenging flight scenarios.</p>","PeriodicalId":47506,"journal":{"name":"Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144576681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Turkish Version of the Self Evaluation of Breathing Questionnaire: Cross-cultural Adaptation, Validity and Reliability.","authors":"Kübra Ataş, Erhan Kızmaz, Ebru Kaya Mutlu","doi":"10.1007/s10484-025-09726-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10484-025-09726-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Investigating the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Breathing Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SEBQ), a tool for measuring dysfunctional breathing. Ninety-two healthy adults (mean (range) age 29.4 (19-56) years; 39 males) were analysed. The SEBQ was translated and adapted into Turkish. At baseline, data were collected using the SEBQ, Nijmegen Questionnaire (NQ), breath-holding time, and Short Form 36 (SF-36). The SEBQ was repeated within 7-14 days. SEBQ validity was assessed through content, structural, and convergent/divergent validity analyses, while reliability was evaluated for internal consistency, stability, and reproducibility. One item was removed based on exploratory factor analysis. The SEBQ has a two-factor structure and explains 50.1% of total variance, confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis. It has a positive correlation with the NQ and a negative correlation with SF-36 subscales, but not with breath-holding time and general health. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.931, and the intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.814. The Standard Error of Measurement and Smallest Real Difference were 5.06 and 15.03, respectively. The SEBQ is well-structured, valid, internally consistent, stable, and reproducible for assessing subjective unexplained respiratory symptoms in the Turkish population.</p>","PeriodicalId":47506,"journal":{"name":"Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144585274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effects of Excessive Arousing Video Gaming on vmHRV During Sleep in Habitual Gamers.","authors":"André Alesi, Kristina Klier, Benedict Herhaus, Klara Brixius, Ingo Froböse, Matthias Wagner, Katja Petrowski","doi":"10.1007/s10484-025-09723-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10484-025-09723-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examines the impact of highly arousing video gaming compared to passive digital media consumption on vagally-mediated heart rate variability (vmHRV) and heart rate (HR) during subsequent sleep in healthy young men. Using a randomized, counterbalanced within-subject design, 31 habitual gamers (mean age: 23 years; BMI: 25.68; gaming experience: 8.69 years; daily gaming time: 1.96 h) alternated between two conditions: 120 min of evening video gaming or watching a nature film of equivalent duration, on two consecutive days per condition. Electrocardiogram (ECG) data collected during sleep revealed that while both conditions were associated with an increase in vmHRV, indicative of parasympathetic recovery, this increase was significantly greater following the film condition (RMSSD: t(446.1) = 2.05, p = 0.04; HF-HRV: t(446.1) = 2.00, p = 0.05). The marginal R² values (RMSSD: 0.051, HF-HRV: 0.042) indicate that while the effect is present, it is moderate. No significant differences in HR were detected between conditions, supporting the idea that vmHRV is a more sensitive marker of autonomic modulation than HR. These findings underscore the potential of evening digital activity to modulate autonomic recovery processes. Specifically, highly stimulating gaming may impede parasympathetic activation, compared to the restorative effects of passive media consumption. This study contributes to the understanding of physiological responses to digital engagement and highlights the importance of mindful pre-sleep activities.</p>","PeriodicalId":47506,"journal":{"name":"Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144567993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}