Explore How it works search keywords Start a campaign Sign Up Log In go go Trending See All World-Class Sound for Hot Mass 165 Backers iTron: Recharge for mins for phone battery! 1605 Backers Sondors THIN Electric Bike 1770 Backers Roccbox: The Portable Stone Bake Pizza Oven 1317 Backers NERVANA: Changing the Way You Feel Music Boca Raton Boca Raton, United States Technology Story Updates Comments 29 Backers 840 Gallery 749 749 Tweet Tweet embed embed Link Link Follow Follow The World's First Consumer Product that Synchronizes Feel-Good Signals to Your Music #technology #nervestimulation #experiencenervana #headphones #musicplayer Ami Brannon team members Technology Boca Raton, Florida United States team members See More Details Contact • See More Details Introducing NERVANA: The World's First Consumer Product to Stimulate the Body's Pleasure Center and Release Natural FeelGood Chemicals Synchronized to Your Music The only product of its kind, NERVANA debuted at CES earlier this year and generated industry and international buzz as one of the most highly anticipated wearable lifestyle devices at CES 2016 In fact, NERVANA won the TechStars award for "Lifestyle and Digital Health" category at the 2016 Consumer Electronic Show (CES) THE DOCTORS TV SHOW: Earphones That Get You High? USA TODAY: Feel Good Wearables Promote Dopamine, Endorphins CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND: The Experience of Listening to Music Just Got a Whole Lot Better SCIENCE ALERT: Headphones that Stimulate the Release of Dopamine in Your Brain NERDIST: Music Has an Extraordinary Power to Make Us Feel Good NERVANA was created by two brothers, Drs Richard and Daniel Cartledge, both practicing physicians, who have been fascinated by Vagus nerve stimulation for decades They had an idea to take the best part of vagus nerve stimulation and provide it to users in a way that was entirely non-invasive In 2014, they formed NERVANA LLC, including medical and intellectual property experts and engineers to make that dream a reality The team created NERVANA, a breakthrough product that accesses the Vagus nerve in a simple way and does so in harmony with tunes selected by the user “Vagus nerve stimulation has been studied for decades,” said Dr Richard Cartledge, co-creator and cofounder of NERVANA “We wanted to bring the wellness benefits of Vagus nerve stimulation to more people in a non-invasive way that is easy for consumers to use on a daily basis That’s what NERVANA is all about: making people feel good.” This is the first of many products NERVANA, LLC is planning to develop, with your support and contributions, that enhance our lives utilizing the exciting new science of bioelectronics NERVANA is based in Boca Raton, FL NERVANA combines science and technology to make an ordinary experience extraordinary It synchronizes nerve stimulation with sound, allowing the user to experience music in ways never felt before NERVANA is a wearable device that sends a gentle electrical wave through the left ear canal to stimulate the body’s Vagus nerve, while syncing with music This elicits a calm, relaxed feeling for most users in a natural way, which stimulates the brain’s pleasure center, known to release neurotransmitters (the body's feel-good messengers) Each mode can be easily customized with simple buttons to control the intensity level of the signal, ranging from to 25, and a sensitivity dial NERVANA is portable and compatible with all music players and it can be used virtually anywhere Music Mode The NERVANA Generator acts as a pass-through for a user-selected music signal, which is input through a standard audio jack and is output through the speakers contained within the ear buds of the NERVANA ear buds Proprietary, patent-pending circuitry within the NERVANA Generator analyzes the music signal and generates a targeted Vagus nerve stimulation output that synchronizes with the music’s signal, so the user can Feel the Music Ambient Mode In contrast with Music Mode, Ambient Mode tasks the NERVANA Generator’s internal microphone with modulating output to the NERVANA ear buds based on sounds from the environment Put more simply, any music being played around the user, for example, at a concert, will be the basis for the Vagus nerve stimulation output sent to the user through the NERVANA ear buds This means that, in the Ambient Mode, all NERVANA users in the same location can experience similar nerve stimulation Formula Mode For users wanting to use NERVANA without music, there is a pre-defined nerve stimulation signal pattern that can be selected The NERVANA Ear Buds are unique and contain proprietary, patent-pending technology throughout The dual jack takes both output signals — from the NERVANA Generator and the music supply circuit (either from the user or from the environment) — and supplies them to various signal conduits within the lower portion of the NERVANA Ear Bud cord A central signal-processing circuit receives both music and stimulation signals and routes those signals appropriately to the two ear buds The right ear bud receives only the right channel of the music signal, which is output to a hand-picked, high-fidelity speaker in the right ear bud The proprietary left ear bud, in comparison, not only receives the left channel of the music signal at its speaker, it also receives the stimulation signal within the ear bud material itself, to deliver electrical stimulation to the inside surface of the ear canal and, thereby, the Vagus nerve The entirety of the NERVANA ear buds were designed in-house and are made by our company using custom-designed molds and circuitry Ear buds like these not exist anywhere else If You Can't Contribute You Can Still Help! If you love NERVANA and what we're doing, please spread the word Ask folks to get the word out and make some noise about NERVANA Use the Indiegogo share tools to tell your family and friends about NERVANA Thank you for your support Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q: Does NERVANA offer a warranty? A: Yes, NERVANA offers a one year warranty for manufacturer defects; replacement only Q: Does NERVANA offer refunds? A: Returns will only be accepted within 14 days of delivery A phone call to support will be required before returns can be accepted Q: How does NERVANA work? A: NERVANA generates a gentle electrical signal that is transmitted to the surface of the left earbud on what looks like a standard earbud earbud assembly When the left earbud is placed in the left ear and the NERVANA generator is turned on, the electrical signal beats to whatever music is being experienced by the user, whether supplied to the generator through a user’s phone or through the environment, such as in a concert hall The electrical signal stimulates the Vagus nerve, which could result in the release of neurotransmitters (the body’s natural feel-good messengers) For most users, the results are increased feelings of calm and relaxation and stress relief Q: When should I use NERVANA? A: NERVANA can be used at any time During a stressful day, after an intense workout, at a concert, or any time you want to replace tension with feelings of well-being Q: How often should I use NERVANA? A: Based on our testing, we recommend sessions of 15-45 minutes twice daily to promote wellness and balance Q: How we know NERVANA is safe to use? A: NERVANA has been tested on hundreds of adults In the testing of our product, we have seen no evidence of safety issues, including with continued use Also, there are more than three decades of studies on Vagus nerve stimulation and the development of the science associated with Vagus nerve stimulation Q: How I recharge my NERVANA device? A: Simply replace the volt battery and you are ready to experience NERVANA right away! Q: Should I avoid driving a car or operating machinery when using NERVANA? Because NERVANA can create a state of deeper relaxation, you should not drive a car, operate heavy machinery, or engage in any other activity in which being relaxed can put you at risk for injury while using NERVANA or for thirty minutes after use Q: Does NERVANA cause addiction? A: In the testing of our product, we have not seen evidence of dependency Decades of published literature on Vagus nerve stimulation support this observation and are readily accessible online from numerous sources Q: How long will the NERVANA effects last? A: The effects of NERVANA can be felt within minutes and, for some users, can last as long as a halfhour after one session The more consistently you use NERVANA, the easier it becomes to realize your ultimate state of relaxation Everyone’s experience is unique and may be described differently Q: Are there health benefits to NERVANA? A: It is well known that stress has negative health effects on the body NERVANA can help reduce the effects of stress on the body by facilitating relaxation NERVANA can help you feel good, plain and simple Q: What if I have a medical condition or take medication that could be affected by the use of NERVANA? A: You should talk to your doctor before purchasing or using NERVANA if you have questions about your medical condition Q: Should I use NERVANA if I have a medical implant? A: If you have a medical implant that could be affected by electrical signals, you should not use NERVANA If you have an implanted device and are unsure whether of the effect of NERVANA on your device, please talk to your doctor Q: Is it safe for children to use? A: NERVANA is not for use by children While we are unaware of any research showing safety concerns for children’s use, it has not been tested on people under age 18 Accordingly, please not allow your children to use NERVANA Q: Should I use NERVANA if I’m pregnant? A: Do not use NERVANA if you are pregnant, as it has not been tested on pregnant women Find This Campaign On Facebook Twitter YouTube Website $224,212USD 299% of $75,000 flexible goal 840 backers a month left Flexible Funding: This campaign will receive all funds raised even if it does not reach its goal Select a Perk Featured $279 USD + Shipping Save $20 Off Retail Pricing Be among the first to own the NERVANA Vagus Nerve stimulator at the low introductory price of $279 USD (vs $299 Retail Price)! This special pricing will be available until the end of our 40 day campaign Contribution includes NERVANA Generator & Ear Buds 409 claimed Estimated delivery: June 2016 Ships Worldwide $5 USD Become a NERVANA Enthusiast Help NERVANA raise capital to bring the planet's first non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator synchronized with music to the world! 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