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Research

Peer-reviewed studies on how sound, vibration, and frequency affect the mind and body.
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Whole-Body Vibration Boosts Gamma and Cognition in Aged Rats

Liu, Li, Chen

Shows that non-invasive 40 Hz vibration can boost brain rhythms, protect neurons, and support cognition. A promising tool for age-related decline.

Vibrotactile Beat Perception Enhances Neural and Behavioral Response

Gilmore, Russo

Combining tactile and auditory rhythms enhances neural entrainment, showing that multisensory input improves rhythm processing and deepens musical engagement.

Audiovisual Gamma Stimulation Targets Neurodegeneration

Blanco-Duque, Chan, Kahn

Shows that multisensory 40 Hz stimulation may slow neurodegeneration by activating brain clearance and immune pathways. Supports future device-based therapies.

Tactile + Auditory Music Increases Movement and Enjoyment

Hove, Martinez, Stupacher

Shows that tactile bass significantly enhances musical engagement and embodied experience.

EEG Study on Meditation and Binaural Beats

Lavallee, Koren, Persinger

Finds that targeted 7 Hz auditory stimulation can deepen meditation by modulating brainwave activity. Supports sound-based mindfulness tools.

Review of Frequency-Based Light and Sound Neurotherapy

Pigott, Alter, Marikis

Summarizes decades of research on rhythmic neuromodulation, showing that tailored light and sound can entrain brain activity and improve mental health and cognition.

Vibroacoustic Therapy for Pain: A Scoping Review

Kantor, Campbell

Reviews VAT in pain treatment, with consistent 40 Hz use across cases. Identifies the need for clinical trials and protocol standards for wider adoption.

Physiological Entrainment and Its Role in Well-Being

Barbaresi, Nardo, Fagioli

Positions entrainment as a core mind-body mechanism behind rhythm-based improvements in cognition, emotion, and motor function. Guides future multisensory therapies.

Audio-Visual Entrainment: Mechanisms and Outcomes

Siever, Collura

Shows AVE produces measurable effects across health domains, supporting its use in clinical and therapeutic light and sound interventions.

Vibroacoustic Therapy Reduces Student Stress at CSUN

Boyns, Weiner

Describes how vibroacoustic tools are being explored in schools for non-drug stress relief. Early feedback signals growing interest in campus-based sensory wellness.

BeatWalk: Music-Based Gait Rehab for Parkinson’s

Cochen De Cock, Dotov, Damm

Demonstrates a scalable music therapy method that improves mobility and independence, showing strong potential for rehab and daily life use.

Audio-Visual Stimulation Shown to Reduce Anxiety

Saiu, Grosso

Finds that synchronized sound and light can significantly reduce pre-surgery anxiety. Supports non-drug approaches to stress relief.

Rhythmic Stimulation Supports Alzheimer’s Symptoms

Clements-Cortes, Ahonen, Evans

Provides early clinical evidence that 40 Hz vibroacoustic stimulation may improve cognition in Alzheimer’s patients. Supports frequency-based brain interventions.

Music-Induced Chills and Tears: A Psychophysiological Study

Mori, Iwanaga

Finds that intense musical emotions produce distinct bodily responses. Confirms sound’s unique ability to shape emotional and physical states.

Neuronal Entrainment: A Unified Conceptual Model

Lakatos, Gross, Thut

Builds a unified theory for how rhythmic input affects attention, perception, and behavior. Supports designing therapies based on neural entrainment.

Open-Loop AV Stimulation for Insomnia Management

Tang, Riegel, McCurry

Reviews the use of AVS for sleep, showing it can align brain rhythms and support non-drug sleep solutions.

Low Frequencies Enhance Neural Tracking of Musical Beat

Lenc, Keller, Varlet, Nozaradan

Reveals that bass enhances beat perception and motor entrainment, showing its foundational role in how we experience music.

Vibrotactile Stimulation Reduces Stress Before Surgery

Walters

Supports vibroacoustic therapy as a tool to calm the nervous system and improve surgical outcomes before and after procedures.

Vibroacoustic Music Boosts Well-Being in Cancer Patients

Bieligmeyer, Helmert, Hautzinger

Shows multisensory vibroacoustic therapy can improve psychological well-being in patients with serious illness. Offers a non-drug support path.

40 Hz Gamma Improves Sleep in Alzheimer’s Patients

Cimenser, Hempel, Travers

Finds that 40 Hz audiovisual stimulation can enhance sleep and preserve independence in Alzheimer’s patients. Supports non-invasive therapies for aging.

40 Hz AV Stimulation Enhances Brain Function

Chen, Shi, Wu, Zhou, Chen

Confirms that multisensory 40 Hz stimulation can safely trigger gamma entrainment. Supports its use for mood, sleep, and cognitive benefits.

Memory Modulation via Brain Oscillation Entrainment

Hanslmayr

Provides strong evidence that rhythmic brain stimulation directly supports memory. Reinforces its value in cognitive health strategies.

Gamma Stimulation: A New Alzheimer’s Treatment Path

Hughes, Jones, Lang

Highlights gamma stimulation as a promising non-drug Alzheimer’s therapy. May reduce pathology and improve brain network function.

Vibroacoustic Stimulation Reduces Cognitive and Stress Load

Fooks, Niebuhr

Shows that modern vibroacoustic therapy can regulate heart rate and brain activity. Confirms its role as a real-world stress intervention.

Music Therapy Improves Outcomes in Parkinson’s Patients

Machado Sotomayor, Arufe-Giráldez

Confirms that music therapy helps both movement and emotional symptoms in Parkinson’s. Supports its use in standard care.

Low-Frequency Sound Therapy for Fibromyalgia

Naghdi, Ahonen, Macario, Bartel

Finds that 40 Hz sound can significantly reduce fibromyalgia symptoms. Supports frequency-based therapy for chronic pain.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Reduces Seizures in Rats

Jiao, Harreby, Sevcencu

Suggests current VNS settings may be suboptimal. Higher-frequency stimulation could better control seizures and inform future device designs.

Case Studies: Music Therapy Post-Suctioning

Burke, Walsh, Oehler

Suggests that multisensory music helps calm and regulate infants during stressful medical care.

Music Therapy for PTSD: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Ma, Yuan, Zhong

Validates music therapy as an effective, accessible tool for PTSD care. Helps improve engagement and outcomes in trauma treatment.

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