Clinical Trials using Relaxation Response Techniques

• Increased Comfort, Reduction in Anxiety and Adverse Consequences of Chemo, specifically patients showed decreases in nausea and anxiety during chemo
  Vanderbilt University, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology: 1991 Aug; 59 (4): 518-25
  U of Akron, U of Toledo, Oncology Nursing Forum, vol. 26., no. 1, 1999
  
  
• Reduction in Length of Stay
  Study at the University of California
  
  
• Reduced Blood Loss During Surgery
  Study at the University of California
  
  
• Fewer Post Op Complications
  Study at the Mind/Body Medical Institute, Harvard Medical School, Behavioral Medicine, volume 5, pages 111-117, 1989
  
  
• Decreased Use of Pain Medication
  Study at the Mind/Body Medical Institute, Harvard Medical School, Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Volume 9, pages 316-324, 1989
  Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, J. Cardiovascular Surgery, 1997; 38: pp. 69-75
  
  
• Lowered Blood Pressure
  Study at the Mind/Body Medical Institute, Harvard Medical School, Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, volume 9, pages 316-324, 1989
  
  
• Patients More Relaxed
  Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, J. Cardiovascular Surgery, 1997; 38: pp. 69-75
  
  
• Reduction in Visits to Physician and HMO
  Study at the Mind/Body Medical Institute, Harvard Medical School, The Clinical Journal of Pain, volume 2, pages 305-310, 1991 and Behavioral Medicine, volume 16, pages 165-173, 1990
  
  
• Substantial Back Pain Relief after Herniated Disc Surgery using a combination of relaxation imagery and sound healing
  Study presented recently by Austrian researchers at the 10th World Congress on Pain

MEDCALM TESTIMONIALS

During Prostate Biopsy
After introducing the Medcalm system, “Our first patient practically fell asleep, he was so relaxed…our second patient was fast asleep, a 39 year old male with no pain!"

“The Medcalm system has definitely decreased both the anxiety level and pain in my patients undergoing prostate needle biopsy.”
Dr. Aaron E. Katz, M.D., Director of the Center for Holistic Urology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center

Distinctive Restorative Dentistry
“We have been using the Medcalm system for relaxation prior to extended dental appointments. The client response has been wonderful. We use it in our private lounge before entering the treatment room. Our patients are very calm and appreciative of this added service.”

"Fear comes from previous sounds in former dental offices. Medcalm has been a wonderful way to relax our patients prior to dental treatments. The wireless headphones provide an easy work environment for us. They can be used in any room.”
Dr. Jack Levine, DDS, Holistic Dentistry

During Chemotherapy
“I loved Steven’s voice, it was so relaxing and soothing.”
(Approximately 40 years old) Anonymous

During Chemotherapy
“I found the Medcalm approach different than other relaxation techniques I have enjoyed before. I found that this one directed me to a sense of self-empowerment and letting go.”
(Approximately 35 years old) Anonymous

Administering Chemotherapy Treatment
“This gives us a new tool to calm and soothe our patients during chemo.”
Nurse Practitioners

Waiting for a Colonoscopy
“I don’t know which I found to be more relaxing, the words or the music, all I know is that it worked."
Colleen Houston (Age 43) Speech Pathologist