Published Papers
Accuracy of the StressEraser® in the Detection of Cardiac Rhythms.
Integrating a Portable Biofeedback Device into Clinical Practice for Patients with Anxiety Disorders: Results of a Pilot Study.
The portable StressEraser Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Device: Backgrounds and Research
Studies in Progress
The indicated use of the StressEraser is for relaxation,
relaxation training and stress reduction. The StressEraser is
currently being tested in numerous controlled clinical
trials at leading academic institutions for stress-related issues such
as:
Overview of Results
Several StressEraser studies have been completed. Overall,
results indicate users both prefer and find the StressEraser more
helpful than other relaxation techniques. Immediately after using the
device, users report significant reductions in feelings of stress
related anxiety, increases in feelings of calmness and relaxation,
increases in cognitive performance and decreases in heart rate.
Moreover, results indicate that the more efficient someone is at using
the device, the more they report improvement in stress related
symptoms of anxiety.
In the long-term, studies reveal that the StressEraser reduces feelings of stress-related anxiety and anger, increases objective indicators of work performance, and increases heart rate variability (SDNN). Several of the studies also found a long-term dose- response. These studies are currently being completed or prepared for publication. Several studies have been published or are being published in peer reviewed journals. Below are links to 2 recently published studies. This site will be continually updated as more studies are published.
Side Effects
The multitude of trials conducted have revealed side-effects do
occur in some
individuals. These side-effects are short-term
(15 minute duration) and mild. The most common side-effects are
sleepiness, dizziness (usually the result of improper breathing) and
mild anxiety due to watching ones physiology or improper breathing. Less
common side effects
are headaches, and finger numbness from the sensor clip.
Possible Contraindications