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The science behind Somnee, Industry and Clinical research

Can I use Somnee while taking prescription medication?

We have customers who use sleep and other prescription medications while also using Somnee. We have not seen any contraindications, but individual cases can be different. We highly recommend you consult your primary care provider/physician before usi

Who can use Somnee?

We designed Somnee for nearly any adult who wants to improve their sleep, but there are a few people who should not use it. Somnee's intended use is for general wellness — not for the diagnosis, cure, prevention, or treatment of any disease or medica

What is a stim session (tACS)?

The Somnee Smart Sleep headband gives you the power of clinical-grade sleep labs, delivered in a sleek portable headband you can use from the comfort of your own home. A Stim Session is a 15-minute-long session where the Somnee headband delivers safe

How does Somnee work?

Somnee uses a patented approach to closed-loop neurostimulation to learn and promote your brain’s natural sleep signals for a better night’s sleep. Here’s how our tech works:. Somnee is the only sleep aid that uses personalized stimulation to directl

Is Somnee safe to use with sleep medications/aids?

Some of the most common over-the-counter sleep aids have been used safely with the Somnee headband. (However, it should be noted that peer-reviewed research has found that Somnee is - on average - 4x more effective than melatonin and 1.5x more effect

What happens if I forget to do a stim session or wear my Somnee?

If you miss a session or two, that's okay. It won't set back your progress with Somnee. For best results though, regular, continued use is advised.

What's the research or science behind Somnee's technology?

The founders of Somnee — including UC Berkeley neuroscientists Dr. Matthew Walker, Dr. Robert T. Knight, Dr. Richard Ivry, and Dr. Ram Gurumoorthy — have developed and researched the science behind Somnee since 2017. Over the past 7 years of research

Can I wear Somnee with my CPAP machine for sleep apnea?

Somnee is designed to deliver its best benefits in a single 15-minute session before bed every night. So you never have to worry about wearing it at the same time as your CPAP machine. Once your 15-minute session ends, remove the Somnee headband and

Does Somnee help with snoring?

The Somnee device is not designed to influence snoring or breathing patterns. However, it can promote deeper sleep with fewer awakenings.

Is tES safe?

According to a review of over 18,000 tES sessions published in the journal, Clinical Neurophysiology, low-intensity, ‘conventional’ tES is safe. Specifically, the study found that “no serious adverse events (SAEs) have been reported so far in over 18

Is Somnee safe if I am a cannabis and/or THC consumer?

StimScience has not explicitly tested Somnee's effectiveness when paired with cannabis, THC, or CBD. Somnee Sleepers who use cannabis, THC, or CBD have not reported any negative side effects, and still use their Somnee regularly to support even bette