Summary: Neurovalens has launched Modius Sleep, an FDA-cleared, head-worn device designed to treat chronic insomnia through non-invasive electrical stimulation of the vestibular nerve. Used for 30 minutes each evening, it influences the brain areas regulating circadian rhythm to improve sleep quality. Clinical trials showed significant improvements, with 95% of participants reporting better sleep within four weeks. Patients can qualify for the device through an online assessment and can potentially use HSA/FSA funds for purchase.
Key Takeaways:
- FDA-Cleared Non-Invasive Device: Modius Sleep is a physician-prescribed, FDA-cleared device that treats chronic insomnia using non-invasive electrical vestibular nerve stimulation.
- Significant Sleep Improvement: Clinical trials found that 95% of participants experienced improved sleep within four weeks of using Modius Sleep.
- Accessible Purchase Process: Patients complete an online assessment to qualify for Modius Sleep, which retails for $1,185 and may be eligible for HSA/FSA funds and possible insurance reimbursement.
Neurovalens, a neurotechnology company, has launched its first product, Modius Sleep, to treat chronic insomnia.
Modius Sleep is a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared, physician-prescribed, non-invasive medical device that improves sleep for patients with chronic insomnia. Worn on the head for 30 minutes each evening, the device sends an electrical pulse into the vestibular nerve, influencing the areas of the brain that control circadian rhythm and sleep patterns.
Featured in Brain Stimulation, a recent clinical trial showed that after four weeks, Modius Sleep improved sleep for 95% percent of trial participants. The device is indicated for adults aged 22 and older.
“Sleep is critically important to our overall health,” says Jason McKeown, CEO of Neurovalens, in a release. “And I was deeply concerned by the amount of sleeping pills and sedatives my patients were relying on to get it. The truth is these medications weren’t working, and I knew there was a better way to treat chronic insomnia and other sleep disorders through my research and training in neurotechnology.”
How It Works
Modius Sleep is a headset used in the patient’s home for 30 minutes each evening. The device uses electrical vestibular nerve stimulation which is a non-invasive therapeutic method shown to improve chronic insomnia. The device sends an electrical pulse into the vestibular nerve, influencing the areas of the hypothalamus and brainstem that control circadian rhythm and sleep patterns.
“It was important to us to develop a non-surgical option for patients with chronic insomnia,” says McKeown in a release. “By non-invasively tapping into the brain’s natural sleep cycles, Modius Sleep allows you to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.”
Patients Must Qualify to Purchase
Patients interested in purchasing Modius Sleep must visit Neurovalens’ website to fill out a questionnaire. If the patient qualifies, they will be connected to a physician through the Neurovalens online platform.
Modius Sleep retails for $1,185. The device can be purchased with HSA/FSA funds, and a tool kit is available on the Neurovalens website for patients to submit information to their insurance provider to see if reimbursement is available.
Modius Sleep was recently selected as a winner of the 2024 SleepTech Award from the National Sleep Foundation.
Photo caption: Modius Sleep
Photo credit: Neurovalens
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