EEG biofeedback

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-002682",
  "term": "EEG biofeedback",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A treatment being studied to improve brain function in certain brain disorders and in patients treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer. Sensors are placed on a person’s head, which allows brain activity to be shown as patterns on a computer screen. A beep or a tone may be used as a reward to a person for changing certain brain activities. EEG biofeedback may help cancer patients deal with the stress and mental side effects of chemotherapy. Also called neurofeedback.",
  "synonyms": [
    "neurofeedback"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/eeg-biofeedback/"
}