Brain waves or placebo? new study tests binaural beats for injured athletes
NCT ID NCT07370636
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.
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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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