Recent scientific studies using complex ERP/QEEG techniques have detected brainwave signatures for many neurological purposes. These scientific advances have now been translated into an easy-to-use system to rapidly test and evaluate these signals in patients and clinical study subjects. The COGNISION® System automatically performs a selection of standardized ERP/QEEG tests, and then uses proprietary algorithms to quantify the subject’s brainwave signatures.

Practical Solutions

  • The COGNISION® System is a device that can help clinicians to assess brain function.
  • The device can be applied to indications including concussion and dementia.
  • COGNISION® assessments can be used to track patient status and progression over time.
  • The data from the testing session is integrated into a standardized patient report, which the attending physician can customize to include their clinical findings.

ERP/EEG Testing

  • EEGs are recordings of the electrical activity produced by your brain, measured from the scalp.
  • An ERP (event-related potential) is part of the EEG produced as the brain processes a sequence of auditory stimuli.
  • Stimuli are grouped into sequences designed to elicit specific cognitive activity.
  • The resultant ERP waves reflect physiological measures of cognitive processes, such as attention and working memory.

Clinically Validated

  • The COGNISION® System has been used in over 30,000 tests.
  • The COGNISION® System is listed on the Alzheimer’s Association website as an FDA-cleared medical device that measures the synaptic activity related to cognitive function.
  • ERP testing is recommended by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine for concussion assessments.

Ease of Use

  • Clinical technicians can be quickly trained to setup and perform COGNISION® sessions with patients.
  • The headset is patient-friendly and takes 5 to 10 minutes of setup time.
  • Testing sessions can be performed in any office environment and last approximately one hour.
  • Intuitive patient reports are provided for simplified interpretation.

Advanced Features include:

  • Wireless, battery-powered system for use in any office environment
  • Subject-friendly headset fits a large range of head sizes
  • Calibrated insert earphones ensure consistent auditory stimuli
  • Active electrodes provide high SNR and fewer artifacts
  • Integrated action buttons for subject responses
  • Convenient Hydro-Dot® Biosensors are easy to apply and deliver very low skin contact impedance

Technical Specifications

  • Channels: Fz, Cz, Pz, F3, P3, F4, P4, M1, M2
  • Sampling Rate: 250 samples/sec
  • Band Pass: 0.3-70Hz
  • CMRR (50/60 Hz): >130dB
  • Noise (RTI): <1 μVRMS
  • Power: Li-ion Battery
  • Data Communication: Bluetooth

Business Considerations

  • The COGNISION® System has a proven record of Medicare reimbursement.
  • Several CPT codes are available to cover all tasks available for a COGNISION® testing session.
  • The system can be implemented as a monthly rental with no upfront cost.