An interventional study of Brainwave Audio in Sleep Disturbances, sponsored by Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital. Completed at 1 site in Taiwan. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 80 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-02.
Sponsored by Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
This exploratory study examines changes in sleep patterns during a four-week auditory stimulation intervention in 30 adults with self-reported sleep difficulties.
Participants use an 18-minute programmed audio recording daily before sleep for four weeks. The recording combines natural environmental sounds, rhythmic sound components, and background noise. Listening volume can be adjusted to a comfortable level.
Sleep assessments are conducted at the beginning of the study, Week 2, and Week 4. Each assessment lasts 24 minutes and includes 3 minutes of silence before the audio, 18 minutes of audio, and 3 minutes of silence afterward. Brain activity, eye movements, and chin muscle activity are recorded to classify wakefulness and non-rapid eye movement sleep stages.
This study evaluates whether brainwave audio intervention can improve sleep in people with sleep disturbances. Participants listen to the study audio, and their sleep is assessed before and after the intervention to examine changes in sleep patterns.
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An 18-minute programmed audio recording combining natural environmental sounds, rhythmic sound components, and background noise. Participants listen daily before sleep for four weeks at a comfortable volume.
Behavioral: Brainwave Audio
Participants listen to an 18-minute programmed audio recording daily before sleep for four weeks. The recording combines natural environmental sounds, rhythmic sound components, and background noise. All participants use the same audio program, with the listening volume adjusted to a comfortable level.
Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)
Daytime sleepiness is assessed using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Total scores range from 0 to 24, with higher scores indicating greater daytime sleepiness. Changes are calculated by comparing post-intervention scores with baseline scores.
Time frame: All participants receive daily auditory stimulation for four weeks, with assessments at baseline, Week 2, and Week 4.
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Electroencephalography (EEG) is used to assess changes in brain activity. Power in the delta, theta, alpha, and beta frequency bands is compared between baseline and the post-intervention assessment.
Time frame: All participants receive daily auditory stimulation for four weeks, with assessments at baseline, Week 2, and Week 4.
Plan to share: Undecided — A decision on sharing individual participant data has not yet been made. Any future sharing will be subject to participant consent, privacy protection, and applicable ethical and institutional requirements.
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