Get ready to break free!
With Sparrow Ascent in your hands, you're ready to begin opioid withdrawal treatment. Use this guide to help you navigate the days ahead. It provides the tools and resources you'll need for the first seven days of treatment.
With Sparrow Ascent in your hands, you're ready to begin opioid withdrawal treatment. Use this guide to help you navigate the days ahead. It provides the tools and resources you'll need for the first seven days of treatment.
Your Sparrow Ascent has arrived and it’s time to start your first day of therapy. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
Applying the Sparrow Ascent Earpiece – (1) Daily disposable Earpiece, (1) alcohol wipe, (1) Cable, and a mirror.
Turning on the Patient Controller – Patient Controller and (3) AAA batteries. Batteries are included.
Starting and Stopping Stimulation – Use the Quick Start Guide included with your Sparrow Ascent as needed for help starting, adjusting, and stopping stimulation.
Use the videos below to learn about using your new Sparrow Ascent, and follow all of the instructions in the Quick Start Guide below to get started. You can also find a copy of the Quick Start Guide in your Sparrow Ascent box.
It’s day two of therapy. At this point, you’re probably a pro at starting, stopping, and adjusting therapy. Now let’s master changing the Earpiece. Watch the videos below and follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to get started.
Tip of the Day: Did you know you can wear your Sparrow Earpiece for up to 24 hrs. even while sleeping? If the Earpiece becomes loose, or the Cable comes unplugged during the night, stimulation will safely lower or turn off. If needed, use the Sparrow Quick Start Guide to help you resume therapy or check out additional resources below.
Follow these steps to end your therapy for the day:
Use the videos below to learn about using your new Sparrow Ascent, and follow all of the instructions in the Quick Start Guide below to get started.
It’s day three of therapy and you’re on your way to beating withdrawal. In fact, 100% of participants sustained a clinically meaningful reduction in withdrawal symptoms by day three. But, it’s important to continue therapy for ongoing symptom improvements.
Tip of the Day: Throughout the day and course of therapy, factors like dehydration can change your body’s natural reaction to stimulation. So, it’s normal for the therapy strengths you choose to change during treatment. Always choose the stimulation intensities that are most comfortable to you.
Follow these steps to end your therapy for the day:
It’s day four of therapy and time to get back to being YOU. The Sparrow Ascent gives you the freedom to control your therapy anytime, anywhere. So, there’s no need to stop therapy when you want to go about your daily life. Grab your Sparrow Ascent and get going.
Tip of the Day: Why wait? You don’t need to wait the 30 seconds for the Patient Controller to lock from inactivity. While unlocked, click the power button to lock the Patient Controller.
Follow these steps to end your therapy for the day:
It’s day five of therapy. You’re overcoming withdrawal and getting ready for the next stage in your recovery journey. And you’re not alone. Did you know of the participants that completed the clinical trial 9 out of 10 went on to accept a referral to continue recovery? Be sure to connect with your provider and talk about the next steps in your recovery journey.
Tip of the Day: Now that you’re starting to feel more like yourself, maybe it’s time to talk to your provider about additional support needed to continue the recovery journey.
Follow these steps to end your therapy for the day:
We’d love to learn about your experience with Sparrow Ascent. Click the link below to answer a few quick questions about treatment with Sparrow Ascent. You can also share your Sparrow Ascent experience with a video testimonial. Just use the button below to record your thoughts. We’ll take it from there.
It’s day six of therapy, you’re overcoming withdrawal and it’s time to get your long-term recovery plans in place. You’ve already conquered what 40% of opioid use patients haven’t - the fear of withdrawal. Now you are free to focus on treating underlying challenges you face, connecting with community, and achieving full recovery!
Tip of the Day: When you’ve reached the end of treatment and are all done with therapy, store all remaining items back in the Sparrow Ascent box and store it in a cool, dry place for safe keeping.
Follow these steps to end your therapy for the day:
We’d love to learn about your experience with Sparrow Ascent. Click the link below to answer a few quick questions about treatment with Sparrow Ascent. You can also share your Sparrow Ascent experience with a video testimonial. Just use the button below to record your thoughts. We’ll take it from there.
Maybe you’re finished with your Sparrow Ascent treatment, or maybe you need to keep going past today. Either way, be proud of what you’ve achieved in choosing to overcome withdrawal. Remember, if you need additional Sparrow Ascent Earpieces, please reach out to your provider to order more. They’ll be delivered right to your home so you can continue treatment without the need for a clinic trip or big disruption to your daily schedule.
Tip of the Day: When you’ve reached the end of treatment and are all done with therapy, store all remaining items back in the Sparrow Ascent box and store it in a cool, dry place for safe keeping.
We’d love to learn about your experience with Sparrow Ascent. Click the link below to answer a few quick questions about treatment with Sparrow Ascent. You can also share your Sparrow Ascent experience with a video testimonial. Just use the button below to record your thoughts. We’ll take it from there.
For questions about your health or therapy, please contact your care provider. If you ordered this product via telehealth, that will be your telehealth provider.
For information on how to setup and use Sparrow Ascent, our resource library has you covered. Additionally, you'll find answers to many commonly asked patient questions in our FAQs.
For technical questions about Sparrow Ascent, contact Spark Biomedical Customer Success for assistance at:
