At eSmartr, we've worked with neuroscience leaders at The Applied Neuroscience Research Institute to test, record and validate the positive results of Cognitive Boost Technology. Using a combination of FDA cleared 19-channel QEEG headsets and NeuroGuide™ clinical brain mapping software, the gold standard used by the the military, universities and medical institutions worldwide, 20 subjects were observed with and without the eSmartr Sleeve. Through a variety of brain scans, we are able to document incredible results after wearing the technology for only a 20 minute time period.

See the clinical white paper studies from Dr. Robert W. Thatcher, Ph.D. and The Applied Neuroscience Research Institute.

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• 100% of tested subjects exhibited statistically significant changes in several brain networks and group statistics were significant for both the surface EEG power and LORETA current density in the alpha frequency band from 9 out of 10 networks. 

In 2007 the US Marines contracted Kennedy Consulting Group to develop the first non-digital neuroplastic training program to improve all Warfighting skills in order to reduce casualties in combat by improving focus, situational awareness, intuition (“sixth sense”) and critical decision making under stress. Thousands of people have experienced Combat Brain Training™, including:

• in the Military – Marines, SEALs, Snipers, EOD, Combat Advisors, fighter and helicopter pilots and their instructors
• in Sports – athletes in all sports including professionals, college and High School, both individually and in teams
• in Business – executives, sales and technical experts individually and in teams, traders, attorneys and financial advisors
• Students at all levels from Six Sigma executives to an inner city high school
• People suffering from brain trauma including Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD and concussions

100% who have followed the program report significantly improved performance. Conducted in a team environment, communication, teamwork and group decision making are also significantly improved.

CBT has the longest record of empirical evidence based; research backed results of any mental performance training program. In 2007 a groundbreaking DOD research experiment was conducted with Marines from 2nd Battalion, Third Marines based at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Base, HI, with final evaluations to be conducted at Twenty-Nine Palms Marine Training Base in 29 Palms, CA. The innovative hypothesis that a process-based approach to improving cognitive skills using neuroplasticity (the ability of our brains to change physically from stimulation) led to the creation of the field of Applied Neuroplasticity by lead researcher John Kennedy. His hypothesis included critical research at MIT by Neuroscientist Akira Yoshii who summarized his findings that “The development of particular neurological connections or skills does not occur gradually over time. Instead, such changes tend to occur suddenly, appearing in short intervals after robust stimulation, it is as if there is a single important trigger and then a functional circuit rapidly comes online.”

CBT is the only program that optimizes Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System connections to create the robust stimulation necessary for this extremely rapid neuronal rewiring which creates real world improvements. Neuroscientist Grant Hartung has stated the one of the changes that happens so quickly is the “increase in post-synaptic receptors” basically increasing the processing “bandwidth” of the neuronal connections."

Based on extremely positive objective (before and after cognitive skills assessments) and subjective (from worst to best evaluations by instructors and leaders) results the program quickly spread to other branches of the military. Every engagement validated the effectiveness of CBT including with Special Operations units. This prompted an independent study by Special Operations Human Performance, responsible for training our military elites. After thorough vetting it was approved as a performance accelerator and the only one of its kind in the world.

Further research by neuroscientists found that “CBT optimizes System I & System II thinking to create a full-bodied flow state that supports optimal sensory processing; and practicing that creates an underlying neural synchronization that is easier to return to, the more you practice it.” - Dr. Sherri Livengood, Northwestern. Clients including professional athletes in all sports consistently report this flow state at helping them achieve an even higher level of peak performance than they had thought possible. Better focus, faster better decision making under stress, improved memory and situational awareness are all common benefits to clients.