Brainwave beats may ease sleep troubles for night shift workers
NCT ID NCT07440264
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether listening to theta brainwave entrainment (a type of binaural beat) combined with natural sounds could improve sleep quality in healthcare shift workers. 34 workers with poor sleep were randomly assigned to receive either the real theta audio or a sham version for 20-30 minutes daily over 14 days. Sleep quality was measured using a questionnaire and brainwave activity. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive approach could help without medication.
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Active substance
theta brainwave entrainment audio with natural sounds
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve sleep for shift workers.
What could go wrong
This is a very small study (34 people) with no phase, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is short-term and effects may be modest.
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Universitas Hasanuddin Hospital
Makassar, South Sulawesi, 90245, Indonesia