<p>Novel non-pharmacological insomnia treatment – a pilot study</p>

Abstract

ObjectiveThe objective of this prospective pilot study was to examine the effects of a novel non-pharmacological device (BioBoosti) on insomnia symptoms in adults.MethodsSubjects with chronic insomnia were instructed to hold the device in each hand for 8 mins for 6 cycles on a nightly basis for 2 weeks. Outcomes tested included standardized subjective sleep measures assessing sleep quality, insomnia symptoms, and daytime sleepiness. Sleep was objectively quantified using electroencephalogram (EEG) before and after 2 weeks of treatment with BioBoosti, and wrist actigraphy throughout the study.ResultsTwenty adults (mean age: 45.6±17.1 y/o; range 18–74 y/o) were enrolled in the study. No significant side effects were noted by any of the subjects. After 2 weeks of BioBoosti use, subjects reported improved sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index: 12.6±3.3 versus 8.5±3.7, p=0.001) and reduced insomnia symptoms (Insomnia Severity Index: 18.2±5.2 versus 12.8±7.0, p<0.001). Sleepiness, as assessed by a visual analog scale, was significantly reduced after treatment (5.7±2.8 versus 4.0±3.3, p=0.03).ConclusionBioBoosti use yielded an improvement in insomnia symptoms. Larger placebo-controlled studies are needed to fully assess efficacy.

Clinical Spectrum and Trajectory of Innovative Therapeutic Interventions for Insomnia: A Perspective

“…Notably, BioBoosti, a device emitting a pulse of an electromagnetic field might invigorate endothelial and red blood cells by altering cell membrane charge and increasing microcirculation and perfusion [ 339 ]. Two weeks of treatment with BioBoosti significantly enhances slow-wave sleep and decreases night sleep disturbance resulting in improved sleep quality and insomnia symptoms.…”