The Science Behind BrainBeat

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The Science Behind BrainBeat

BrainBeat uses the same proven technology of Interactive Metronome. More than 40,000+ clinicians worldwide use Interactive Metronome because it’s backed by science and rigorous controlled studies. For the first time, Interactive Metronome therapy is available to consumers for home use exclusively through BrainBeat.

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Why BrainBeat Works

BrainBeat improves brain timing and rhythm through real-time, millisecond training and feedback.

By training the brain to focus on a tone and coordinating a physical action to that tone, BrainBeat forces neurons on both sides of the brain to talk to each other more efficiently.
This improved brain communication and efficiency improves areas of the brain that control functions such as attention, focus and learning.

Just like riding a bike, once the skill is learned it has staying power. With continual training it gets better and better.

BrainBeat is backed by science.

Index of Scientific Studies

Check out the various studies on this page. Jump to the category you’re most interested in.

*** Note: The studies on this page validate the underlying technology used in BrainBeat, which is called Interactive Metronome. BrainBeat is a division of Interactive Metronome. Studies refer to both BrainBeat & Interactive Metronome (IM) interchangeably.

Academic Improvements!

In these studies you’ll see how the Interactive Metronome technology used in BrainBeat has been getting amazing results for more than 20 years!

Read about the profound effects of Interactive Metronome technology on children with (ADHD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The study was conducted by the Developmental Biopsychiatry Research Program at McClean Hospital, Harvard Medical School.

In this study, it was shown that children who could consistently synchronize movements in time with a beat, demonstrated a tighter brain-body connection which is linked with more advanced language skills, better literacy, faster processing speeds, improvements in speech-language processing, word reading, spelling, language, and syntax. 


In this study, it was shown that the technology used in BrainBeat (Interactive Metronome) impacted all the vital rhythms that are so important to the development of language and literacy. It was found that common language deficits were associated with brain timing deficits, which is exactly what BrainBeat addresses.

This study concluded that precise timing skills and coordination of sensory perceptions are vital skills associated with speech, language and literacy and training interventions (like BrainBeat) that improve timing, synchronization and offer sensory feedback are useful as remedial strategies for individuals who struggle with language learning impairments.

Training with the technology of Interactive Metronome offers significant gains in cognitive, motor and academic skills. Students that completed 18 once-daily sessions demonstrated significantly higher scores for mathematics achievement when compared to the control group, who participated in recess.


In this study, it was shown that the technology used in BrainBeat (Interactive Metronome) impacted all the vital rhythms that are so important to the development of language and literacy. It was found that common language deficits were associated with brain timing deficits, which is exactly what BrainBeat addresses.

62 children were studied using the underlying technology in BrainBeat. BrainBeat was shown to boost outcomes in processing speed, reading & math fluency when combined with ball training.

This paper summarizes the scientific findings that explain why a movement based repetition program, made with feedback in millisecond precision, might be influential in improving brain efficiency and cognitive skills.

This groundbreaking after school program shows how the BrainBeat and Interactive Metronome Technology made a big impact on reading, math and learning speed in students from grades 2 through 8.

This study of (40) “at risk” 4th and 5th grade students showed dramatic gains in reading and math fluency in only 4 weeks of training.

A published study showed that children completing a training program with Interactive Metronome technology achieved accelerated reading outcomes with a gain of 7 – 20% in reading achievement.

Central Auditory Processing Disorder Improvements

Children diagnosed with Central Auditory Processing Disorder showed a statistically significant improvement in 4 areas of auditory processing.

A study of 13 patients measured across a broad spectrum of function showed that gains made with Interactive Metronome technology were still present 6 months after therapy was completed.

A study of 585 children found significant correlations between the students’ mental timing and their academic performance in reading, math, language, science, social studies and personal study skills. 

Positive Effects for Children with ADHD!

A study of 56 preteen boys diagnosed with ADHD found statistically significant improvements in attention and concentration, motor coordination, language processing, reading and math fluency and the ability to control impulsivity.

Motor Skills Improvements!

In these studies you’ll see how the Interactive Metronome technology used in BrainBeat has been getting amazing results for more than 20 years!

This study showed the validity of the assessment and measurement tools employed by Interactive Metronome’s technology, in order to measure and improve a child’s praxis.

The study strongly recommends consideration for Interactive Metronome technology as an evaluation and intervention tool for children with Developmental Coordination Disorders.

Rhythm feedback training ‘trains the brain’ to plan, sequence, and process information more  effectively which leads to improvements in behavior in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Sports Improvements!

In these studies you’ll see how the Interactive Metronome technology used in BrainBeat has been getting amazing results for more than 20 years!

Training using Interactive Metronome technology positively impacted executive-controlled attention and working memory leading to improved performance in motor coordination, precision and speed.

Both golfers and elite soccer players experienced significant gains in golf shot accuracy and soccer kick accuracy along with more consistent play.

 

Brain training and improvements in brain timing was shown to have a strong influence on the performance of a golfer’s swing, which like most sports, requires fine motor-coordination.

If training in timing dramatically improves motor movement, as shown with golfers, then training may also be used to improve performance in other sports such as basketball, baseball, tennis as well as other activities requiring precise timing.

Brain/General Improvements!

In these studies you’ll see how the Interactive Metronome technology used in BrainBeat has been getting amazing results for more than 20 years!

This treatment can facilitate greater attention, mental processing, and cognitive abilities. This treatment can be applied to a diverse group of people, as well as to individuals who wish to improve their concentration, mental processing, attention and performance. 

fMRI studies confirm that Interactive Metronome technology strengthens neural networks to make the transmission of information between areas faster and with greater accuracy. Repetitive auditory-motor training, holds promise for neuroplasticity of higher and lower brain centers.

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