0541 Exploratory Study of Closed-Loop, Artificial Intelligence Driven Neurotechnology Improves Self-Reported Symptoms of Insomnia, Stress, and Anxiety in First Responders

• Published in: Sleep (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 2020-05, Vol.43 (Supplement_1), p.A207-A207
• Main Authors: Tegeler, C L, Howard, L J, Brown, K L, Kellar, D C, Shaltout, H A, Gerdes, L, Tegeler, C H
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Anxiety; Artificial intelligence; Insomnia; Law enforcement
• ISSN: 0161-8105; 1550-9109
• DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsaa056.538

Abstract Introduction First responders (FR) have decreased life expectancy, attributed to work-related exposure to traumatic stress and circadian disruption. In prior studies, High-resolution, relational, resonance-based, electroencephalic mirroring (HIRREM®) reduced symptoms and improved heart rate variability (HRV) in law enforcement personnel. HIRREM is operator dependent, difficult to scale, and many medications were excluded for prior studies. Cereset Research™ (CR) uses HIRREM core technology, echoing tones linked to brainwaves, with updated components, artificial intelligence (AI) driven protocols, and software management of designs to improve scalability. We report symptom changes in a series of first responders enrolled in an exploratory study evaluating CR for self-reported symptoms of insomnia, stress, or anxiety, including subjects taking previously excluded medications. Methods 11 adults (4 females) meeting criteria for insomnia (ISI, of ≥8 points for ≥1 month), stress (PSS of ≥14), or anxiety (GAD-7 of ≥5), who are also FR, enrolled in this ongoing exploratory trial. Subjects receive six to twelve 60 minute sessions of CR, plus continued current care. Data collection is at baseline (V1), 0-21 days post-intervention (V2), 4-7 weeks later (V3), and 4-7 weeks thereafter (V4). Primary outcome is change in autonomic cardiovascular regulation at V3, with change in ISI, PSS, GAD-7, CES-D, and PCL-C as secondary outcomes. We report interim results for symptom outcomes at V3. HRV and baroreflex sensitivity results are pending. Results 2 dropped out during follow-up. For n=9, median change from V1 to V3 ISI score: -6; PSS score: -4; GAD-7: -4; CES-D: -3; and PCL-C: -8. The cohort moved to no anxiety and low stress categories from V1 to V3. Conclusion Results suggest relevant symptom reductions among FR following use of CR, as seen previously with HIRREM for law enforcement, even with additional medications. This informs future randomized clinical trials using this scalable, non-drug intervention. Updated results will be presented. Support: Support Research grant received from, The Susanne Marcus Collins Foundation, Inc.