Executive functions include skills such as working memory, attention control, cognitive flexibility, and impulse regulation.
These abilities are often impaired in individuals with ADHD.
Research indicates that neurofeedback training can improve executive function by strengthening neural circuits in the prefrontal cortex.
A study published in Scientific Reports found that neurofeedback training improved inhibitory control and working memory performance in participants.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-94242-4
Similarly, another controlled trial demonstrated improvements in sustained attention and cognitive performance following neurofeedback training.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21842168/
These improvements may translate into better academic performance, improved workplace productivity, and stronger emotional regulation.
