Can a Breathing-Synced smartphone app cure insomnia? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07582809
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a smartphone app called BELL-001 that plays sounds in sync with your breathing to help you relax and fall asleep. Forty adults with insomnia will use the app every night for 12 weeks. Researchers will track sleep quality, mood, and safety to see if this drug-free approach really works.
What this could mean
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Active substance
smartphone app delivering personalized auditory stimulation synchronized with breathing
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free, at-home option to help people with insomnia fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. The app may not work for everyone, and long-term benefits are unknown.
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CHA Bundang Hospital
Seongnam-si, South Korea
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Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital
Incheon, South Korea
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Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, 03080
Seoul, South Korea
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