Pink noise may drown out plane noise for better sleep
NCT ID NCT05774977
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether playing a gentle broadband sound called pink noise or wearing earplugs can reduce sleep disruption caused by aircraft noise. Twenty-seven healthy adults slept in a lab while exposed to recorded aviation sounds. Researchers measured how much time they spent in deep and dream sleep, and how well they performed on thinking tasks the next day.
What this could mean
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Active substance
pink noise (broadband sound) and earplugs
What this could lead to
If effective, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help people near airports sleep better despite aircraft noise.
What could go wrong
This was a small lab study with only 27 people, so results may not apply to real-world home settings or to everyone. The interventions may not work for all types of noise or sleep patterns.
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University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States