About this trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if binaural beat works to treat chronic insomnia in adults. It will also learn about the safety of binaural beat. The main questions it aims to answer are:
What medical problems do participants have when using binaural beat? Researchers will compare binaural beat to a placebo to see if binaural beat works to treat chronic insomnia.
Participants will:
Using binaural beat or a placebo every day for 2 weeks Keep a diary and actigraphy of their insomnia symptoms Visit the clinic after 2 weeks testing for checkups and tests
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Gender: No restrictions, Age: Between 20 and 75 years.
Difficulty sleeping and insomnia occurring at least 3 nights per week.
Insomnia and sleep difficulties persisting for at least 3 months.
The participant has signed the informed consent form.
Disqualifiers
Individuals who are unable to complete the consent form, undergo testing, and attend regular follow-up visits as required by the study.
Individuals with severe physical illnesses or post-surgical conditions, such as heart disease or metabolic disorders.
Individuals with severe psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, severe anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, dementia, or substance use disorders; or severe neurological conditions, such as stroke or epilepsy.
Individuals with other severe sleep disorders, such as severe sleep apnea.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Binaural Beats
- Placebo