iSyncWave: The Ultimate Brain Function Analysis and Therapy Device

Antonio Martins-Mourao, Ph. D. - Clinical Director at London Scientific Neurotherapy, introducing iSyncWave

Integrating Assessment, Analysis, and Treatment, all in one device.

iMediSync are at the forefront of brain health assessment, analysis and intervention with groundbreaking technology. This is possible through the integration of iSyncWave, iSyncBrain and iSyncHeart recorded from a dry, wireless EEG recording device.  Results can then be used for a comprehensive understanding of the individuals brain functioning and guide PBM protocols for intervention based on their needs.

Now you can go from assessment to intervention in under just ten minutes.

The brain is arguably the most complex organ in our body. It acts as the control tower – observing and understanding the outside world and directs how to respond in the most beneficial and optimal ways. Understanding its functions is a monstrous and overwhelming task that stands at the forefront of many mental and physical conditions that so many people struggle with. Finding easier ways to measure and understand brain function as it relates to individuals and their concerns has been extremely difficult, a challenge that iMediSync have confronted head on.

QEEG is a non-invasive functional brain assessment that measures the electrical activity of the brain and how this correlates with various functions and symptoms. Simply put, how fast (waves per second or hertz) and how strong (typically in millivolts) brain waves can give us insights into the capacity of that brain area to perform its function. When slower brain waves are present and more active, the brain function is inhibited. When faster brain waves are more active, the brain area becomes more engaged.

Using these indicators, we can begin to gain valuable insights into how well a person can detect and process sensory information (visual, auditory, touch, movement etc) to understand their environment and then plan and implement actions to respond to their environment. This also includes emotional responses, executive function skills, memory, attention and motor skills. The final step is to use this information to relate it to the individual being assessed and their diagnoses or presenting concerns.  Certain deviations in brain wave activity over certain locations (also known as neuromarkers) will provide very valuable insight into the underlying cause of the persons symptoms.

iSyncWave Features: Why is it different?

The development of the iSyncWave Helmet has broken down barriers to make recording an EEG assessment quicker and easier for clinicians from a variety of backgrounds. Combined with iSyncBrain software, a more accessible understanding of brain function for clinicians is now available. Features that contribute to this include:

·       Dry EEG electrodes: This makes the process quick and easy while maintaining high quality EEG recording. No need for any skin preparation with gels or pastes to secure a good recording.

·       Wireless recording: The iSyncWave helmet connects to iSyncBrain App via Bluetooth to a tablet. Without wired specialised wired connections, the device is easy to transport and use in a range of office settings.

·       Adjusts to most head sizes: the iSyncWave adjusts to head sizes ranging from 50-62cm and is suitable for children from the age of four upwards. The helmet features expandible panels for a flexible fit. Furthermore, electrodes can be adjusted to suit smaller head sizes as needed. In doing so, the standardised internation 10/20 system is maintained to ensure precise positioning of all 19 electrodes. 

·       Result compared to worlds Largest QEEG Database: The first ever sex-classified database allows individual results to be compared to a normative database of healthy individuals of the same sex and age (age range 4-82).

·       Automated Reports in ten minutes: Within ten minutes after recording, iSyncBrain software uses artificial intelligence to de-noise the data to remove artefact. The software then analyses the data and compares it to the normative database to find deviations from the reference for. This reduces the need for manual processing and denoising.

·       Personalised Analysis of Brain Function: Brain activity is analysed for 30 brain locations to identify activity level. Further analysis for child, adolescent and youth brain development is also available for individuals aged 20 and younger.

·       Amnesic Mild Cognitive Impairment Screening: Artificial Intelligence screens for biomarkers consistent with populations experiencing Mild Cognitive Impairment conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. While this is not diagnostic, it provides evidence for likelihood of an aMCI condition as apposed to typical cognitive decline from ages 55 and older. This and provide valuable insight into the need for further referral, diagnoses, and early identification of these conditions.

·       Full clinical reports accessible through iSyncBrain Portal: the isynbrain portal also produces more in depth analyses using independent component analysis, topographic maps, spectral displays, various brain wave ratio’s, and interactive 3D Brain maps. This is available for individual analysis and comparison to the database.

·       Heart Rate Variability Analytics: automated heart rate variability maps also available to identify autonomic nervous system balance. Also provided are insights into stress stage analysis, sympathovagal balances, and emotional analysis.

·       Photobiomodulation: Transcranial photobiomodulation protocols can then be informed based on the individuals’ presenting symptoms and assessment results.

iSyncWave for Health Professionals

iSyncWave was designed by clinicians, for clinicians. Its features are transformational for a wide range of health practitioners to identify underlying contributions of brain function for their clients and develop more specific intervention programs.  For example, research is expanding to support better response rates to medication when informed by EEG and QEEG. This has large implications for assisting medical professionals in supporting individuals seeking medications and intervention for a range of conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, epilepsy, and sleep disorders.

Alternatively, allied health professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists  and mental health workers may benefit from understanding the underlying cause in the brain to develop intervention strategies. Transcranial Photobiomodulation and other neuromodulation protocols can also be highly specified and used in conjunction with traditional therapies to help improve the brains capacity to heal, grow and learn.

The iSyncWave opens many doors to supporting clinicians in developing a deeper understanding of their clients by providing an accessible way to understand how a person’s brain is functioning. By understanding the organ that is driving presenting concerns, highly individualised intervention strategies can be developed to improve client outcomes and their health and mental wellbeing.