Understanding the mechanism of action & science

How Alpha-Stim Works for Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression* & Pain

Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) for anxiety, insomnia, and depression, and Microcurrent Electrical Therapy (MET) for pain.

Alpha-Stim CES is a form of non-invasive brain stimulation that applies a patented, low amplitude waveform to the brain via earclip electrodes. Psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and insomnia, are associated with alterations in electric activity in large-scale brain networks. Research suggests that Alpha-Stim CES modulates large-scale brain network activity patterns in two synergistic ways:

Ultimately, these two ways of stimulating the brain normalize the pathological signaling in the default mode network observed in psychiatric disorders, providing rapid, effective, and lasting symptom relief without the side effects of medication.

MET is the process of directing microcurrent through the body via Smart Probes or self-adhesive AS-Trodes to treat pain. When applied peripherally, the rhythmic, low-amplitude current of Alpha-Stim MET modulates the peripheral signaling in pain circuits that emanate from the spinal cord, providing rapid, effective, and lasting pain relief with no risk of addiction or tolerance.

*FDA cleared for anxiety, insomnia and pain only, with approval for depression outside of the United States.

See Alpha-Stim in Action

Watch these videos to understand exactly how the device works and how to use it.