Brain waves or placebo? new study tests binaural beats for injured athletes

NCT ID NCT07370636

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of West Attica Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether listening to music with binaural beats (a type of sound that may influence brain activity) can help professional athletes who are afraid of getting hurt again after a musculoskeletal injury. Sixty-six athletes will listen to either binaural beat music, a placebo, or regular music before training for four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in stress responses, fear of movement, and fitness levels.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: binaural beats auditory stimulation
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help athletes overcome fear of re-injury and improve their recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (66 participants) testing a non-standard intervention. Results may not apply broadly, and the effect may be no better than placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder injury Kinesiophobia Pain

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

KINESIOPHOBIA (FEAR OF MOVEMENT) MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES

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