White noise vs. jet noise: can a hum help you snooze?

NCT ID NCT05774977

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tested whether playing a steady broadband sound (like white noise) or wearing earplugs can reduce sleep disruption caused by aircraft noise. 27 healthy adults slept in a lab while their brain activity was measured. The goal was to see if these simple, low-cost methods could protect deep sleep and thinking skills the next day.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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