Our TechnologyFAQs

Q: What are NeuroCytonix protocols?  #

At NeuroCytonix, our goal is to find innovative solutions for people living with incurable neurological conditions. Our innovative protocols are currently being investigated and are designed to help the body regenerate neurons, restore the structure of the nervous system, and heal the brain. The protocols use non-invasive radiofrequency waves thought to activate functional neurogenesis stimulation and are specifically tailored to each person. The protocols are performed one hour a day for 28 days in a row at our clinical center in Monterrey Mexico.

Q: How does your technology work? #

Our technology uses radiofrequency signals delivered to damaged areas of the brain by our medical device. While research is ongoing, evidence from our imaging data suggests that after receiving the protocol there are increases in gray and white matter volume as well as the number of neural tracts, the pathways that connect different regions of the brain. We hypothesize that the signals emitted by our technology may be activating cellular pathways involved in regenerating damaged cells.

Q: How does our technology work and how is it calibrated to each person? #

Our medical device has rings of electromagnetic signal emitters that aim the radiofrequency waves at the damaged areas of the brain. The device can target either one specific area or multiple areas in the body depending on where the nervous system is damaged, and the specific condition being addressed. An MRI scan is done to visualize the brain structure and precisely locate the area where the radiofrequency signals should be focused. Our expert neurologists study the MRI scan data and tailor the protocol according to each individual’s specific needs. Our technicians then calibrate the device to deliver precision treatment to the individual.

Q: What should I expect during a protocol? #

Protocols are a 28-day long process. The calculated doses of radiofrequency waves will be administered in an hour-long session at the same time each day. We do not recommend interrupting the 28 days, but we can pause (for up to 48 hours) in the event of an emergency. 

When in the medical device, some small movement — like moving hands or feet, turning the head left and right, and speaking — is allowed as long as people return to their original position. We recommend that the parents or guardians of children receiving the protocol do their best to calm and prepare their child to encourage stillness. 

Q: Who is eligible? #

Any child with cerebral palsy is eligible. We are refining and testing our protocols for other neurological conditions including autism, stroke, traumatic brain injury, vascular dementia, and the neurological impacts of COVID-19. Before enrollment, our neurologists will thoroughly review each person’s case to assess if they meet the minimum inclusion and exclusion criteria.  

A person is ineligible for the protocol if they have any of the following:

• A brain neoplasm (an abnormal growth or tumor that develops within the brain or its surrounding tissues)
• An implanted medical device that can be affected by the electromagnetic field created by the device (see below for details)
• A condition that our neurologists determine will not be helped by the protocol.

Q: What types of metal are allowed? #

Our technology uses strong magnetic fields like an MRI machine, so the same types of metal that are safe in an MRI machine will be safe in our technology. Gold, silver, and titanium are nonmagnetic metals and in theory could be worn, but we recommend not wearing any metal. Stainless steel can be either safe or unsafe depending on if it is magnetic or contains iron (ferrous). Austenitic stainless steel is neither magnetic nor ferrous. But ferritic and martensitic stainless steel are not safe because they are magnetic and ferrous. People with pacemakers or braces or spacers in their mouth should determine what type of metal their device has before receiving the protocol. 

Read more on MRI safety at RadiologyInfo.org.

Q: Are these protocols safe? #

All protocols being utilized have been approved for investigational purposes by ethics, safety and scientific committees. We studied the protocols’ safety in a rigorous clinical trial and found no incidences of adverse effects. The most common expected effects of the protocol were drowsiness due to regeneration. Some participants experienced a mild headache, which resolved after drinking water. Our device emits radiofrequency waves, a low-energy form of electromagnetic radiation. Children with cerebral palsy and epilepsy have received the protocol and we have not observed that it increases seizures. In fact, our clinical trial found that children that received the protocol had less seizures.

Q: What changes should I expect afterward? #

In our clinical trials children with cerebral palsy with mild symptoms have experienced more improvement, while those with more severe symptoms have required repetition of the protocol. Furthermore, we have seen progress in each of the more than 500 individuals with different pathologies who have received the protocol so far. We have seen improvements in thinking ability, mental health, social functioning, and quality of life.

Q: How long does the effect last? #

We have not seen any individual’s progress reverse since we started our program. 

Q: How do you look for changes in the brain? #

We use a few different methods to study the structure of the brain and the connections between its different parts. One of these methods is diffusion tensor imaging, which uses MRI technology and software to model different structures in the body. We apply this technology in the brain using a technique called tractography. Tractography allows our neurologists to map neural tracts, the communication pathways in the brain. We also use brain volumetric analyses that measure the mass of different parts of the brain. We use tractography, volumetry, and connectivity before and after the protocol so we can monitor how the brain is responding to the protocol. 

If you or a loved one are interested in one of our protocols, please contact us for more information.