Muse holds CE marking in Europe and FCC and UL certification for the US and Canada. In the United States, Muse falls under the FDA category of a general wellness device, which does not require FDA clearance for consumer use. When used in research contexts, Muse falls under the research exemption category.

Over 200 peer-reviewed studies have been published using Muse devices across sleep research, mindfulness, cognitive performance, ADHD, pain management, and clinical neuroscience. Research has been conducted at institutions including Harvard Medical School, Mayo Clinic, the University of Toronto, and NASA. A curated selection of published studies is available on the Muse research publications page.

Yes. Muse devices have been used in multiple NIH-funded research studies, and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) currently uses Muse in their own research programs. This makes Muse an eligible and precedented budget line item in NIH, CIHR, and NSF grant applications, as well as with multiple other granting agencies. The Muse research team can provide budget justification documentation and cost comparison templates to support grant applications.