Study of the Effects of HIRREM-SOP for Insomnia

Prior research studies have shown benefit for use of a technique called High-resolution, relational, resonance-based, electroencephalic mirroring (HIRREM®), to reduce symptoms of moderate to severe insomnia. HIRREM uses scalp sensors to monitor brain electrical activity, and software algorithms translate selected brain frequencies into audible tones in real time. Those tones (acoustic stimulation) are reflected back to participants via ear buds in as little as four milliseconds, providing the brain an opportunity to self-adjust and balance its electrical pattern. The purpose of this research study is to determine the effects of HIRREM-SOP, an updated version of this technology that is based on the HIRREM approach, but now includes new hardware and software, a standardized series of HIRREM protocols, and a fixed number of sessions. Adults over the age of 18 who have documented sleep trouble that place them in the category of subthreshold (mild), moderate, or severe clinical insomnia as defined by the Insomnia Severity Index, are eligible to participate in the study.