Advances and Challenges in Neuromodulation Therapies for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Comparative Analysis of Direct Stimulation and Neurofeedback Approaches

Xing Yan

2025

Abstract

The number of people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has increased as a result of global wars and the instability of contemporary society, which affects daily life in minor cases and may even be life-threatening in serious cases. In this situation, it is urgent to research and improve the methods of treatment of PTSD. This paper explores the effects and limitations of two neuromodulation approaches: direct stimulation and non-invasive neurofeedback training. According to a review of several trails, core PTSD symptoms were successfully reduced by high frequency transcranial magnetic stimulations (TMS) directed at the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), although its effects are short-term and lack long-term data. Non-invasive neurofeedback training, by modulating brain regions such as the DLPFC and amygdala, enhances emotional regulation and mitigates PTSD symptoms, with decoded neurofeedback (DecNef) showing promising potential. However, most research faced challenges, including small sample sizes, heterogeneity in experimental parameters, and insufficient mechanistic exploration. Future research should focus on expanding sample sizes, standardizing treatment protocols, and investigating the mechanisms and long-term efficacy of these treatments.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Yan X. (2025). Advances and Challenges in Neuromodulation Therapies for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Comparative Analysis of Direct Stimulation and Neurofeedback Approaches. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Psychology and Marketing Management - Volume 1: APMM; ISBN 978-989-758-791-7, SciTePress, pages 396-400. DOI: 10.5220/0014116100004942

in Bibtex Style

@conference{apmm25,
author={Xing Yan},
title={Advances and Challenges in Neuromodulation Therapies for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Comparative Analysis of Direct Stimulation and Neurofeedback Approaches},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Psychology and Marketing Management - Volume 1: APMM},
year={2025},
pages={396-400},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0014116100004942},
isbn={978-989-758-791-7},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Psychology and Marketing Management - Volume 1: APMM
TI - Advances and Challenges in Neuromodulation Therapies for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Comparative Analysis of Direct Stimulation and Neurofeedback Approaches
SN - 978-989-758-791-7
AU - Yan X.
PY - 2025
SP - 396
EP - 400
DO - 10.5220/0014116100004942
PB - SciTePress