Abstract:Objective To evaluate the effects of electroencephalographic (EEG) biofeedback combined with methylphenidate hydrochloride and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on the core symptoms, executive function, and neurotransmitter levels of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and to explore an improved comprehensive intervention strategy.Methods A total of 88 children with ADHD who were treated at Shanxi Children's Hospital from January 2023 to December 2025 were enrolled. Using a random number table, they were divided into a control group, which received oral methylphenidate hydrochloride combined with DHA, and an observation group, which additionally received EEG biofeedback, with 44 children in each group. The two groups were compared in terms of core symptoms [Swanson, Nolan and Pelham Rating Scale, Fourth Edition, Parent Form (SNAP-IV) and Conners Parent Symptom Questionnaire (PSQ) ], clinical efficacy, executive function [Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) ], cognitive function [Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) ], serum neurotransmitters [dopamine (DA), norepinephrine (NE), and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) ], and adverse reactions.Results After treatment, all SNAP-IV and PSQ dimension scores were lower in the observation group than in the control group (P < 0.05), and all dimension scores were lower after treatment than before treatment within each group (P < 0.05). The total effective rate was higher in the observation group than in the control group (P < 0.05). After treatment, all BRIEF dimension scores were lower, whereas all WISC-IV dimension scores and DA, NE, and 5-HT levels were higher, in the observation group than in the control group (P < 0.05). Within each group, all BRIEF dimension scores were lower, whereas all WISC-IV dimension scores and DA, NE, and 5-HT levels were higher, after treatment than before treatment (P < 0.05). The total incidence of adverse reactions did not differ significantly between the two groups (P > 0.05).Conclusion EEG biofeedback combined with methylphenidate hydrochloride and DHA significantly improves the core symptoms, executive function, and cognitive function of children with ADHD, increases clinical efficacy and serum DA, NE, and 5-HT levels, and does not increase the incidence of adverse reactions.