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1. Fisher Wallace Stimulator

   Summary The Fisher Wallace Stimulator, a cranial electrical stimulator (CES) headband, has been used to treat insomnia, anxiety, and depression. It was previously known as the LISS Cranial Stimulator which was FDA cleared in 1990 to treat insomnia and/or anxiety, and the company is rebranding to support a newer model called “OAK”. However the device [...]

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2. Hatch Restore

   Summary There are both adult (Restore 1 and 2) and pediatric (Rest Go, Rest 2nd gen, Rest + 2nd gen) Hatch products. All are (sound, light, and alarm) nearables with apps. Hatch Restore 1 offers music, sounds, stories, mind/body exercises, bedside lighting, and light alarms that can be customized. Restore 2 offers these, more personalized [...]

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3. URGOnight

   Summary URGOnight consists of a wearable EEG headband connected to an app via Bluetooth. URGOnight has two dry measuring electrodes over the sensorimotor cortex in positions C3 and C4, with reference and ground positioned on the left and right mastoids. The headband EEG data transfer to the app in real-time to allow the user to [...]

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4. Modius Sleep

   Summary Modius Sleep is a prescription headset for adult insomnia treatment. It resembles a headband across the top of the head, with wires which are applied over the mastoid bone bilaterally. Users are recommended to sit in a chair at approximately 8-9pm (bedtime 1-5 hours later), apply the headset, and try to relax. The person [...]

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5. CES Ultra

   Summary There is a small hand held base unit, to which 2 lead wires are attached. These lead wires attach to ear clips. The user applies a drop of saline to each ear clip before clipping each earlobe. The first 30 days protocol includes twice a day use for 30 to 60 minutes, once in [...]

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