Neuphoria Launches 333 Study to Quantify Consciousness States Using EEG Technology

Neuphoria, in collaboration with the Monroe Institute and Efforia, has announced the launch of the groundbreaking 333 Study, a three-phase research initiative designed to measure and train specific states of consciousness using advanced neurofeedback technology. The study represents the first large-scale scientific attempt to quantify previously subjective consciousness experiences through Brain Signal Variability monitoring.

The research initiative began on July 1, 2025, with a carefully structured rollout across 333 participants. Phase 1 launched with 20 pilot participants to test the full four-week protocol and refine feedback systems. Phase 2 will include approximately 110-120 participants starting late July or early August 2025, with Phase 3 encompassing the remaining 200+ participants on a rolling basis.

The study employs specialised EEG headsets and a companion iOS app to provide real-time neurofeedback during consciousness training sessions. Participants will experience four distinct Monroe Focus Levels (10, 12, 15, and 21) while the system tracks their brain signal patterns with unprecedented precision.

"The staggered rollout wasn't just a logistical decision; it was a methodological and ethical one," explains the research team. "By starting with 20 participants in Phase 1, we create a controlled environment to identify and correct technical issues, calibrate BSV thresholds with real-world data, and refine feedback mechanisms before full-scale deployment."

The technology tracks Brain Signal Variability across 3.2 trillion possible signal permutations, compared to heart rate variability's 25,000 data points. This massive data collection enables the system to detect subtle shifts in consciousness states and provide personalised feedback to each participant.

Unlike traditional clinical trials, the 333 Study positions participants as active collaborators rather than passive subjects. The research team describes this as a "living system of consciousness research" that fundamentally changes the relationship between researcher and participant.

"This study is not a lab, it's a mirror. Not a trial, but a training ground," the team states. "It turns research into a relationship between mind and signal, between inner state and outer feedback, between personal growth and collective evolution."

Participants contribute not only raw EEG data but also insights, reflections, and feedback that help shape protocol refinements. The system adapts its behaviour based on individual brain patterns while training participants to recognise and re-enter specific consciousness states.

The study's core innovation lies in its "awakened measurement" approach, which differs fundamentally from traditional neuroscience methods. Rather than reducing consciousness to simple categories, the system recognises states as layered, fluid, and multidimensional.

The technology provides real-time feedback through auditory tones and visual displays that act as mirrors rather than teachers. As participants stabilise in target states, harmonic tones provide psychoacoustic confirmation of their progress.

Each session begins with baseline calibration to establish personal signatures for different Focus Levels. The system then continuously analyses pattern stability, coherence, and transition speeds while providing subtle, non-intrusive guidance.

The study's home-based training protocol represents a significant shift from traditional consciousness research, which typically requires years of meditation practice. The four-week training program suggests that altered states can be systematically accessed through technological intervention.

The research combines institutional protocols with consumer technology, creating a hybrid model that could potentially democratize consciousness research. Participants receive specialised headsets that are currently shipping, with an Android app under development to complement the existing iOS platform.

The phased approach demonstrates methodological rigour while addressing logistical challenges of large-scale consciousness research. Each phase allows for refinement based on previous findings before scaling to larger participant groups.

The 333 Study bridges neuroscience and consciousness studies by using modern technology to measure previously subjective experiences. The research aims to validate access to specific Focus Levels and develop scalable models for consciousness training.

By tracking how brain signals fluctuate over time, interact across frequencies, and shift in variability as states deepen, researchers can identify distinct neural signatures for different levels of consciousness. This data becomes actionable through translation algorithms that compress trillions of data points into meaningful feedback.

The study's collaborative approach cultivates a shared language of brain-based consciousness states and creates a community platform for exchanging insights and observations. This participatory model suggests a shift from traditional top-down research paradigms toward more collaborative approaches.

The 333 Study represents a partnership among Neuphoria, a neurotechnology company specialising in consciousness measurement; the Monroe Institute, a research organisation focused on consciousness exploration; and Efforia, a clinical study platform. The collaboration combines decades of consciousness research with advanced neurofeedback technology.

The study operates under institutional research protocols with IRB support, ensuring ethical standards while maintaining scientific rigour. Equipment delivery and participant support are managed through a carefully coordinated system designed to provide personalised guidance throughout the training process.