2025
Overview
Clinical psychophysiology is the application of psychophysiological principles and measurement techniques to understand, assess, and treat clinical conditions affecting mental and physical health. Research published in Psychophysiology Practice and Research examines how physiological signals can inform therapeutic interventions for neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. The journal has featured work investigating neurofeedback approaches for autism spectrum disorder, exploring how frequency-based brain training protocols may address core symptoms and associated challenges in this population. Such research evaluates the efficacy of interventions that use real-time physiological feedback to modify brain activity patterns, examining both the theoretical foundations and practical outcomes of these techniques. This work matters because it bridges basic psychophysiological science with clinical practice, offering evidence-based perspectives on non-pharmacological treatment options. By systematically reviewing intervention methods and their effectiveness, clinical psychophysiology research helps practitioners and researchers understand which approaches show promise, what mechanisms may underlie therapeutic effects, and where future investigation is needed. The field contributes to expanding treatment options for conditions where conventional approaches may be limited or where patients and families seek complementary interventions grounded in physiological measurement and neuroscience principles.
Research published in this journal
1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.