NeuroMeditation Institute

SoundSelf Activates Identical Brainwave Patterns to High-Dose Psychedelics and Deep Meditation

This pilot study showed that SoundSelf’s unique mechanism of voice-activated biofeedback results in rapid and significant changes in brain state, which is accompanied by improved measures of mood.

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California Institute of Integral Studies

Mindfulness and Psychological Wellbeing Increase with SoundSelf Use

Research conducted by Sandeep Prakash, Ph.D. at California Institute of Integral Studies was the first long-term study of participants using a SoundSelf regularly for 6 weeks.

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Palm Beach Atlantic University

Clinical Validation of SoundSelf for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

Participants with depression and anxiety saw major reductions in their symptoms: depression scores dropped by over 30%, anxiety scores by nearly 25%, and stress levels decreased significantly.

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“The main benefit of transpersonal states of consciousness, like those accessible by SoundSelf or classical psychedelics, is developing a sense of deep meaning in one’s life. Over time, regularly and safely entering transpersonal states of consciousness, you develop a sense of belonging in the body, the world, and the story of your life.

In this state, you are opened up to more information from the body and the psyche. It is as if the doors of perception into our emotional and feeling worlds are temporarily opened, and you have an opportunity to be with yourself in a new way.”

Sandeep Prakash, PhD - Chief Scientific Officer

Research on Audio-Visual Stimulation (AVS) and Brainwave Entrainment

Sana Health, is currently investigating AVS for fibromyalgia: https://themighty.com/2021/10/sana-healths-largest-non-drug-clinical-trial-to-manage-fibro-symptoms/

Joyce M., & Siever, D.(2000) Audio-visual entrainment program as a treatment for behavior disorders in a school setting. Journal of Neurotherapy, 4(2), 9-15.

https://www.isnr-jnt.org/article/view/17189/11105

Brauchli, Peter (1994). “Electrocortical, autonomic, and subjective responses to rhytmic audio-visual stimulation” In International Journal of Psychophysiology 19 (1995) 53-66

Cantor, D.S. & Stevens, E. (2009) QEEG correlates of auditory-visual entrainment treatment efficacy of refractory depression. Journal of Neurotherapy, 13(2), 100-108 http://www.isnr-jnt.org/article/view/16647/10612

de Graaf, T. A., Gross, J., Paterson, G., Rusch, T., Sack, A. T., and Thut, G. (2013). Alpha-band rhythms in visual task performance: phase-locking by rhythmic sensory stimulation. PLoS One 8:e60035. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0060035

Spaak, E., de Lange, F. P., and Jensen, O. (2014). Local entrainment of alpha oscillations by visual stimuli causes cyclic modulation of perception. J. Neurosci. 34, 3536–3544. doi: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.4385-13.2014 ​​https://www.jneurosci.org/content/jneuro/34/10/3536.full.pdf

Tang, H. Y., McCurry, S. M., Riegel, B., Pike, K. C., & Vitiello, M. V. (2019). Open-Loop Audiovisual Stimulation Induces Delta EEG Activity in Older Adults With Osteoarthritis Pain and Insomnia. Biological research for nursing, 21(3), 307-317. LINK: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1099800419833781

Tang, H. Y., Vitiello, M. V., Perlis, M., Mao, J. J., & Riegel, B. (2014). A pilot study of audio–visual stimulation as a self-care treatment for insomnia in adults with insomnia and chronic pain. Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback, 39(3), 219-225. LINK: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4221414/

Teplan, M., Krakovská, A., & Štolc, S. (2011). Direct effects of audio-visual stimulation on EEG. Computer methods and programs in biomedicine, 102(1), 17-24. LINK: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0169260710002890

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio-visual_entrainment#Evidence_of_Sensory_Effects_of_AVE

“A review of 20 studies on brainwave entrainment found that it is effective in improving cognition and behavioral problems, and alleviating stress and pain. Another clinical study showed declines in depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation following a treatment program using AVE.[12] A study by Berg and Siever used audio-visual entrainment devices on women suffering with seasonal affective disorder. Both depression and anxiety symptoms were reduced in participants, as compared to a placebo phase. Participants also reported improvements in their social lives, with increased happiness and sociability, decreased appetite, increased energy and weight loss.[13] A study by Cantor and Stevens found significant decreases in depression scores in participants after four weeks of using AVE.”

Research on Vibro-Acoustic Therapy

Braun Janzen, T., Al Shirawi, M. I., Rotzinger, S., Kennedy, S. H., & Bartel, L. (2019). A pilot study investigating the effect of music-based intervention on depression and anhedonia. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 1038. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01038/full

Lundeberg, T., Nordemar, R., and Ottoson, D. (1984). Pain alleviation by vibratory stimulation. Pain 20, 25–44. doi: 10.1016/0304-3959(84)90808-X  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/030439598490808X

Hollins, M., McDermott, K., and Harper, D. (2014). How does vibration reduce pain? Perception 43, 70–84. doi: 10.1068/p7637 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24689133/

Study on Release Sleep Disturbance with Vibroacoustic Therapy Jing Kong; Wei Liu; Biao Han: http://vibroacoustic.org/FrequencyInfo/Research%20Articles/VAT%20on%20Sleep%20Disturbances.pdf

SOCIOCULTURAL CONTEXT OF BODY DISSATISFACTION AND POSSIBILITIES OF VIBROACOUSTIC THERAPY IN DIMINISHING BODY DISSATISFACTION

http://vibroacoustic.org/FrequencyInfo/Research%20Articles/Body%20Dissatisfation%20Diminishes%20with%20VAT.pdf

​ Vibroacoustic Therapy and Development of a New Device: A Pilot Study in the Health Resort Environment. E. Rüütel, I. Vinkel, M. Laanetu (2018) http://www.hrpub.org/download/20180830/UJPH2-17611332.pdf
 

Low-frequency Vibratory Sound Induces Neurite Outgrowth in PC12M3 Cells in Which Nerve Growth Factor-Induced Neurite Outgrowth is Impaired. Koike, Y., Iwamoto, S., Kimata, Y., Nohno, T., Hiragami, F., Kawamura, K., Numata, K., Murai, H., Okisima, K., Iwata, M. and Kano, Y. (2004) https://www.omicsgroup.org/journals/lowfrequency-whole-body-vibration-induced-neurite-outgrowth-by-pcm-cells-with-impaired-nerve-growth-factorinduced-neurite-outgrowth-2165-7025-249.php?aid=37262
 

The Effects of Vibroacoustic Therapy on Clinical and Non-Clinical Populations. Wigram, A. L. (1996) http://www.wfmt.info/Musictherapyworld/modules/archive/stuff/papers/Wigram.pdf
 

Effects of Physical and Vibroacoustic Therapy in Chronic Pain in Juvenile Arthritis. Ailioaie L. M., Ailioaie, C., Ancuta, C., Chirieac, R. (2011) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266009663_Effects_of_physical_and_vibroacoustic_therapy_in_chronic_pain_in_juvenile_arthritis
 

Vibroacoustic Sound Therapy Improves Pain Management and More. Chris Boyd-Brewer, C., McCaffrey, R. (2004) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8485034_Vibroacoustic_Sound_Therapy_Improves_Pain_Management_and_More
 

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Vibroacoustic Therapy Treatment of Patients with So-Called "Heel Spur". A Preliminary Report. Łukasiak, A., Krystosiak M., Widłak P., Woldańska-Okońska M. (2013) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23510823
 

Study on Release Sleep Disturbance with Vibroacoustic Therapy. Jing, K., Wei, L., Biao, H., et al (2006) http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTotal-ZGKF200612016.htm
 

Neurophysiological Responses to Music and Vibroacoustic Stimuli in Rett Syndrome. Bergström-Isacsson, M., Lagerkvist B., Holck, U., Gold, C. (2014) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24691354
 

Effects of a Low-Frequency Sound Wave Therapy Programme on Functional Capacity, Blood Circulation and Bone Metabolism in Frail Old Men and Women. Zheng, A., Sakari, R. Cheng, S.M., Hietikko, A., Moilanen, P., Timonen, J., Fagerlund, K.M., Kärkkäinen, M., Alèn, M., Cheng, S. (2009) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19717506
 

Effects of Vibroacoustic Therapy on Elderly Nursing Home Residents with Depression. Koike, Y., Hoshitani, M., Tabata, Y., Seki, K., Nishimura, R., Kano, Y.. (2012) https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpts/24/3/24_291/_pdf
 

Application of Vibroacoustic Therapy in the Nursing Care of Postoperative Pain Relief in Patients with Laryngeal Cancer. Zhang, Y., Xi A, H., Xue, G.. (2005) http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-HLXZ200510004.htm
 

The effect of 30 Hz vs. 50 Hz passive vibration and duration of vibration on skin blood flow in the arm. Maloney-Hinds, C., Petrofsky, J.S., Zimmerman, G. (2008) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18301353
 

Sociocultural Context of Body Dissatisfaction and Possibilities of Vibroacoustic Therapy in Diminishing Body Dissatisfaction. Rüütel, E. (2004) https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByfSfYOMMG5XSVFRcU4wSS1veUU/edit
 

Low-Intensity Vibration Improves Angiogenesis and Wound Healing in Diabetic Mice. Weinheimer-Haus, E. M., Judex, S., Ennis, W. J., Koh, T. J.. (2014) http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0091355
 

Vibro-Acoustic Therapy – Research at Tallinn University. Rüütel, E., Vinkel, I. (2011) http://www.vinkelheli.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Ryytel-E.-Vinkel-I._2011_VAT-Research-at-TLU.pdf