Is Fisher Wallace neurofeedback?

Unlike TMS or neurofeedback, the Fisher Wallace Stimulator can’t directly target certain portions of the brain. When a user turns the device on (with one electrode on each earlobe), it creates an a low powered, diffuse electrical field that interacts with the brain.

What is the difference between Alpha Stim and Fisher Wallace?

The Alpha-Stim device is applied to the ear lobes and delivers a current between 10 μA and 500 μA at 0.5 Hz frequency (Bystritsky et al., 2008). The Fisher Wallace CES device delivers an alternating current of 5, 500, or 15,000 Hz through electrodes placed on the temples with 1–4 mA of current.

What does Fisher Wallace do?

Fisher Wallace Stimulator®, a patented cranial electrotherapy stimulation device that was cleared by the FDA in 1991 for the treatment of depression, anxiety and insomnia. In the delayed treatment arm, the participants will receive a sham device that looks exactly the same, but only provides treatment for 2 seconds.

Does Alpha-Stim affect the vagus nerve?

Alpha-Stim AID, due to the location of the electrode placement (clipped to the earlobes), is able to simulate a branch of the vagus nerve that is situated nearby (Feusner er al., 2012) but has a different stimulus protocol and the way it is worn is easier.

Does Alpha-Stim increase serotonin?

Although there is little biologic data on neurotransmitters specific to the Alpha-Stim device, in preliminary studies using the LISS Cranial Stimulator (a device with a similar waveform and strength as the CES device), participants had increases in plasma serotonin, norepinephrine, and β-endorphin.

Is Fisher Wallace device safe?

The Fisher Wallace Stimulator® has been proven to be safe and effective in multiple published studies and causes no serious side effects.

Can you Alpha-Stim too much?

Since the Alpha-Stim® works at a level of electricity similar to the body’s own bioelectricity, generally no harm can come from its overuse. However, prolonged ear clip treatment at higher than necessary current intensity may cause dizziness or nausea.

Does Alpha-Stim work on vagus nerve?

Does Alpha-Stim stimulate vagus nerve?