BarryStevenOkenMDPhD

Neurology • Portland, OR

Neurophysiology

Professor, Neurology, Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine

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Office
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239
Phone+1 503-494-7772
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Education & Training

Portland State UniversityPhD, Systems Science, 2010 - 2016
Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Neurology, 1983 - 1985
Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1980 - 1983
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1978 - 1979
Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1978
Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology

Certifications & Licensure

OR State Medical License 1986 - 2025
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013

Clinical Trials

Effects of Sage on Memory and Mental Performance in Alzheimer's Disease Patients Start of enrollment: 2005 Jul 01
Completed
Phase 1
Education, Counseling, and Drug Therapy to Reduce Symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2005 Jan 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Meditation or Education for Alzheimer Caregivers Start of enrollment: 2007 Nov 01
Completed
Phase 2
Physiological Responses in Tobacco Chippers Start of enrollment: 2010 Nov 01
Completed
Effects of Stress-reducing Aromatherapy Start of enrollment: 2010 Dec 01
Completed
Phase 2, Phase 3
AMES Treatment of the Impaired Leg in Chronic Stroke Patients Start of enrollment: 2011 Jan 01
Unknown status
Phase 1, Phase 2
Mindfulness Meditation in Chronic Stress Start of enrollment: 2011 Jun 01
Completed
Not Applicable
AMES Treatment of the Proximal Arm in Chronic Stroke Start of enrollment: 2013 Aug 01
Withdrawn
Phase 1
Mindfulness Meditation for Subjects With Severe Speech and Physical Impairments Start of enrollment: 2013 Jan 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Internet Mindfulness Meditation Intervention Start of enrollment: 2014 Sep 01
Completed
Not Applicable
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

A multisite feasibility randomized clinical trial of mindfulness-based resilience training for aggression, stress, and health in law enforcement officers.
Michael Christopher, Sarah Bowen, Katie Witkiewitz, Daniel Grupe, Richard Goerling, Matthew Hunsinger, Tyrus Korecki, Barry Oken, Nils Rosenbaum> ;BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 2024 Apr 4
Rapid Passive Gamma Mapping as an Adjunct to Electrical Stimulation Mapping for Functional Localization in Resection of Primary Brain Neoplasms.
Hao Tan, Joseph G Nugent, Adeline Fecker, Emma A Richie, Kayla A Maanum, Caleb Nerison, Stephen G Bowden, Ilker Yaylali, Seunggu J Han, Dana D Colgan, Barry Oken, Ahme...> ;World Neurosurgery. 2024 Jan 1
Patterns of Respiration Rate Reactivity in Response to a Cognitive Stressor Associate With Self-Reported Mental Health Outcomes.
Josh Kaplan, Dana Dharmakaya Colgan, Daniel Klee, Douglas Hanes, Barry S Oken> ;Psychological Reports. 2023 Apr 21
Protocol for an exploratory, randomised, single-blind clinical trial of aerobic exercise to promote remyelination in multiple sclerosis.
Lindsey Wooliscroft, Sharon McCoy, Andrea Hildebrand, William Rooney, Barry S Oken, Rebecca Irene Spain, Kerry S Kuehl, Dennis Bourdette, Michelle Cameron> ;BMJ Open. 2023 Jan 3
Musculoskeletal Pain, a Possible Indicator of Central Sensitization, Is Positively Associated With Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Progression in Community-Dwelling Older ...
Angela Senders, Scott R Bauer, Yiyi Chen, Barry Oken, Howard A Fink, Nancy E Lane, Kamran P Sajadi, Lynn M Marshall> ;The Journals of Gerontology. Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 2023 Jun 1
Concurrent ankle-assisted movement, biofeedback, and proprioceptive stimulation reduces lower limb motor impairment and improves gait in persons with stroke.
Gonzalo Varas-Diaz, Tanvi Bhatt, Barry Oken, Elliot Roth, John Hayes, Paul Cordo> ;Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 2024 Mar 3
3 citations
Methodology and preliminary data on feasibility of a neurofeedback protocol to improve visual attention to letters in mild Alzheimer's disease.
Deirdre Galvin-McLaughlin, Daniel Klee, Tab Memmott, Betts Peters, Jack Wiedrick, Melanie Fried-Oken, , Oken, B.> ;Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications. 2022 Aug 1
Acupuncture-Induced Changes in Nociception, Measured by Pain-Related Evoked Potentials: A Pilot Mechanistic Study.
Alexandra Dimitrova, Alisha Harrington, Tab Memmott, Jonathan Sisley, Barry Oken> ;Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. 2022 Nov 1
11 citations
Immediate impact of yogic breathing on pulsatile cerebrospinal fluid dynamics.
Selda Yildiz, John Grinstead, Andrea Hildebrand, John Oshinski, William D Rooney, Miranda M Lim, Barry Oken> ;Scientific Reports. 2022 Jun 28
4 citations
A systematic review of research on augmentative and alternative communication brain-computer interface systems for individuals with disabilities.
Betts Peters, Brandon Eddy, Deirdre Galvin-McLaughlin, Gail Betz, Melanie Fried-Oken, Oken, B.> ;Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 2022 Jan 1
Respiration rate during a stress task moderates neuroticism and perceived stress in older adults.
Josh Kaplan, Daniel Klee, Oken, B.> ;Current Issues in Personality Psychology. 2022 Jan 1
Mindful nonreactivity moderates the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder and depression.
Josh Kaplan, Vanessa Somohano, Ashley Eddy, Barry Oken, Helané Wahbeh> ;Journal of Loss & Trauma. 2022 Jan 1
1 citations
Target-Related Alpha Attenuation in a Brain-Computer Interface Rapid Serial Visual Presentation Calibration.
Daniel Klee, Tab Memmott, Niklas Smedemark-Margulies, Basak Celik, Deniz Erdogmus, Barry S Oken> ;Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 2022 Jan 1
3 citations
Compassion, communication, and the perception of control: a mixed methods study to investigate patients' perspectives on clinical practices for alleviating distress an...
Dana Dharmakaya Colgan, Ashely Eddy, Margarita Aulet-Leon, Kaylie Green, Betts Peters, Robert E. Shangraw, Seunggu Jude Han, Ahmed M. Raslan, Barry Oken> ;British Journal of Neurosurgery. 2021 Dec 1
9 citations
Adaptive body awareness predicts fewer central sensitization-related symptoms and explains relationship between central sensitization-related symptoms and pain intensi...
Dana Dharmakaya Colgan, Ashley Eddy, Kaylie Green, Barry Oken> ;Pain Practice. 2021 Oct 15
2 citations
Lower urinary tract symptoms are associated with musculoskeletal pain among older men: Preliminary evidence for central sensitization as a mechanism?
Angela Senders, Scott R. Bauer, Yiyi Chen, Barry Oken, Howard A Fink, Nancy E Lane, Kamran P. Sajadi, Lynn M. Marshall> ;Neurourology and Urodynamics. 2021 Aug 15
1 citations
Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Psychometric Validation of the English Version of the Postural Awareness Scale.
Dana Dharmakaya Colgan, Kaylie Green, Ashley Eddy, Christiane Brems, Karen J. Sherman, Holger Cramer, Barry Oken, Michael S. Christopher> ;Pain Medicine. 2021 Jul 7
5 citations
The effects of an internet-based mindfulness meditation intervention on electrophysiological markers of attention.
Daniel Klee, Dana Dharmakaya Colgan, Douglas Hanes, Barry Oken> ;International Journal of Psychophysiology. 2020 Dec 1
9 citations
SSVEP BCI and Eye Tracking Use by Individuals With Late-Stage ALS and Visual Impairments.
Betts Peters, Steven Bedrick, Shiran Dudy, Brandon Eddy, Matt Higger, Michelle Kinsella, Deirdre McLaughlin, Tab Memmott, Barry Oken, Fernando Quivira, Scott A. Spauld...> ;Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 2020 Nov 20
9 citations
Results of a mindfulness intervention feasibility study among elder African American women: A qualitative analysis.
Jeffrey Proulx, Raina Croff, Michelle Hebert, Barry Oken> ;Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2020 Aug 1
4 citations
Classroom-Based Mindfulness Training Reduces Anxiety in Adolescents: Acceptability and Effectiveness of a Cluster-Randomized Pilot Study.
Jeanette M. Johnstone, Amanda Ribbers, David Jenkins, Rachel Atchley, Hanna C. Gustafsson, Joel T. Nigg, Helané Wahbeh, Barry Oken> ;Journal of Restorative Medicine. 2020 Jul 20
29 citations
Phase I randomized trial of liothyronine for remyelination in multiple sclerosis: A dose-ranging study with assessment of reliability of visual outcomes.
Lindsey Wooliscroft, Ghadah Altowaijri, Andrea Hildebrand, Mary H. Samuels, Barry Oken, Dennis Bourdette, Michelle Cameron> ;Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 2020 Feb 20
7 citations
Differential Impact of Mindfulness Practices on Aggression Among Law Enforcement Officers
Letícia Ribeiro, Dana Dharmakaya Colgan, Candice K. Hoke, Matthew Hunsinger, Sarah Bowen, Barry Oken, Michael S. Christopher> ;Mindfulness. 2020 Mar 1
3 citations
Local and Systemic Analgesic Effects of Nerve-Specific Acupuncture in Healthy Adults, Measured by Quantitative Sensory Testing
Alexandra Dimitrova, Dana Dharmakaya Colgan, Barry Oken> ;Pain Medicine. 2020 Feb 1
4 citations
A single case design to examine short-term intracranial EEG patterns during focused meditation
Dana Dharmakaya Colgan, Tab Memmott, Daniel Klee, Lia D. Ernst, Seunggu J. Han, Barry Oken> ;Neuroscience Letters. 2019 Oct 15
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Press Mentions

Informal Caregiving Linked to Sleep ProblemsJanuary 2nd, 2018

Grant Support

CAM Research Training In Neuroscience &StressNational Center For Complementary &Alternative Medicine2005–2012
Advancing Physiological Signal Analysis For Mind-Body ResearchNational Center For Complementary &Alternative Medicine2009–2011
Complementary/Alternative Medicine: Expectancy &Outcom*National Center For Complementary &Alternative Medicine2005–2009
Project 3 - Expectancy Effects In Aging &Alzheimer'SNational Center For Complementary &Alternative Medicine2004–2006
Core -- Assessment CoreNational Center For Complementary &Alternative Medicine2004–2006
Yoga: Effect On Attention In Aging And Multiple SclerosisNational Center For Research Resources2004
Complementary/Alternative Medicine: Expectancy&OutcomesNational Center For Complementary &Alternative Medicine2004
Oregon Center For CAM In Neurological DisordersNational Center For Complementary &Alternative Medicine1999–2003
Core--Clinical Assessment FacilityNational Center For Complementary &Alternative Medicine1999–2002
Yoga--Effect On Attention In Aging And Multiple SclerosisNational Center For Complementary &Alternative Medicine1999
Efficacy Of Ginkgo Biloba In Alzheimer DiseaseNational Institute On Aging1997
Aging Eye--Effect On Spatial And Temporal ProcessingNational Institute On Aging1997
Age Related Changes In Alertness And Visual ProcessingNational Institute On Aging1994–1995
Age-Related Changes In Alertness And Visual ProcessingNational Institute On Aging1991–1993