The Effect of Repetitive Audio-Visual Stimulation on Skeletomotor and Vasomotor Activity - Siever, Thomas

This study demonstrated that people with TMJ, chiropractic and muscle tension pain actually unconsciously increase their muscle tension when asked to relax. This effect is known as dysponetic activity or bracing habits. When given AVE stimulation using the DAVID1, developed by Comptronic Devices Limited, their muscles relaxed deeply and finger temperature increased, suggesting that subjects entered a meditative or alpha state.

The Use of Repetitive Audio-Visual Entrainment in the Management of Chronic Pain - Boersma

This study consisted of three back injury subjects, who used the DAVID Paradise to treat their chronic pain. They measured pain, medication used, suicide ideation, anxiety, self-esteem, hopefulness, coping ability and family stability. The results were very encouraging. One subject was taking up to 35 Extra Strength Tylenol with codeine per day before treatment and experiencing a subjective pain level of "7" out of "9". After one year of BWE, he was down to two or less Tylenol daily and reported a subjective pain level of "2."

The Effect of the Relaxodont Brain Wave Synchronizer on Endodontic Anxiety - Morse and Chow

This purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the "Relaxodont" during endodontic (root canal) procedures. Galvanic skin response, heart rate and anxiety levels were recorded during all aspects of the root canal. Data was recorded from three groups: a control group (no stimulation), white-light brainwave entrainment only, and white-light entrainment and music. The study concluded that brainwave entrainment was an effective method of maintaining relaxation during root-canal procedures.

Audio-Visual Stimulation as a Treatment for Chonic Pain - Twittey, Siever

This study used the DAVID Paradise to treat chonic pain. Of the twelve participants who completed the study, most had pain due to fibromyalgia, lupus, arthritis, TMJ Dysfunction and/or motor vehicle accidents. After eight weeks of treatment, the Visual Analogue Pain Scale showed a reduction in the pain to the p < 0.005 level and the Beck Depression Index showed improvements to the p < 0.05 level. This study shows the benefit of using BWE in the treatment of chronic pain. A subsequent study is currently in progress.

Audio-Visual Entrainment (AVE) Program as a Treatment for Behaviour Disorders in a School Setting - Joyce

Joyce provided AVE stimulation to 30 Attention Deficit Disorder and eight reading challenged, primary school children. He used a specially designed AVE session that stimulated a beta frequency into the left hemisphere of the brain and stimulated 12 Hz into the right side of the brain, by using a patented field-independent eyeset from Comptronic Devices Limited. He observed substantial improvements in attention and reaction time and a reduction in impulsivity and variability. In the reading group, he observed an 18-month improvement in instructional reading level and a half year advancement in grade level. Published in The Journal of Neurotherapy, Vol 4, No. 2, February 2001.

Audio-Visual Entrainment as a Treatment Modality for Seasonal Affective Disorder - Berg & Siever

During the 1998/99 winter, we completed a 74 person study on SAD. Depression as measured on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was reduced in 100% of the participants, falling from an average pre-test score of 20.5 to a non-depressed 7.3. Depression was completely eliminated in 84% of those in the AVE group while the control group depression increased. 84% of females and 100% of the males also had no clinical anxiety by the end of treatment. There also were improvements in mood, leading to improved family, work and social life. AVE could be an excellent way to prevent winter-time weight gain. Over-eating and carbohydrate cravings were reduced, energy increased and the participants lost an average of 9.5 lbs!

Outcome of Medical Methods, Audio-Visual Entrainment (AVE), and Nutritional Supplementation for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome - Berg, Mueller, Seibel, Siever

FMS is dominant primarily in women (3-5%). FMS is characterized by physical symptoms of muscle pain, chronic fatigue and non-restful (alpha) sleep. Most sufferers of FMS experience depression (>70%), anxiety (24%) and cognitive problems of "Fibro-fog" (a slow alpha brain wave condition). Three groups totalling 49 participants were randomly selected and placed into an AVE, medical treatment or nutrition group. Participants were taken from Dr. Seibel's patient list. During the first month all participants received individual treatments and during the second month, received all treatments combined. Participants were assessed on a SCL-90 personality test. The AVE group showed better improvements than the medical and nutritional groups (see graph). Participants used the AVE as follows; 1) Delta stimulation at bedtime for sleep; 2) Alpha sessions in the afternoon - for anxiety, and; 3) Beta sessions upon awakening - for a clear mind.

The Effect of Audio-Visual Entrainment on Hypertension - Mullen, Berg & Siever

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a life-threatening condition that affects over 60 million North American adults. Hypertension is defined as a systolic pressure exceeding 140 mm mercury (Hg) and exceeding 90 mm Hg, diastolic pressure. Many people with hypertension display "white coat" syndrome, a conditioned response of the autonomic nervous system to increase blood pressure during anxiety. This group of 28 participants were neither depressed nor anxious. They were given sub-delta AVE and alpha AVE. Surprisingly, sub-delta AVE produced a drop in systolic of 20 mm Hg and diastolic pressure by 16 mm Hg. On average, the best medical treatment (using multiple meds) produces a drop of 16 mm Hg.-

New Visions School NeuroTechnology Replication Project 2000 - 2001 - Joyce

This hallmark study is the largest, most convincing study showing the effectiveness of the DAVID Paradise driving a multiple system to treat children with attentional disorders. The data generated in the NeuroTechnology (NT) replication project are the result of the efforts of seven Minnesota public schools (five elementary, one middle and one K-12). All sites, at this time, continue to successfully operate their programs. Through the successful implementation and demonstration of these sites, there are presently nine public elementary schools and one parochial school in Minnesota, along with three schools in Wisconsin and a K-12 school in South Dakota, who have started NeuroTech programs without grant assistance.

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