Using binaural beats to alleviate menstrual pain and improve sleep quality
The Effect of Binaural Beats on Sleep Quality and Dysmenorrhea During Menstruation
This study tests if listening to binaural beats can help women with menstrual pain feel better and improve their sleep quality.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Inonu University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Malatya and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06838936 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of binaural beats on dysmenorrhea and sleep quality in women. A total of 120 participants will be divided into an experimental group, which will listen to specific sound frequencies via a mobile application, and a control group that will not receive any intervention during the study period. The experimental group will engage with the binaural beats three times a week, while data will be collected through various validated scales to assess pain and sleep quality. The study aims to explore a non-pharmacological approach to managing menstrual pain and enhancing sleep without side effects.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women over 18 years old experiencing moderate to severe menstrual pain without the use of medications.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently using analgesics or have irregular menstrual cycles may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a safe and effective non-drug option for managing menstrual pain and improving sleep quality.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that binaural beats can effectively reduce pain and improve sleep quality, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being over 18 years old * Having headphones (for the experimental group) * Having pain of 4 and above according to the numerical pain scale * Taking a Women's Health and Diseases Nursing Course * Not using medication during menstruation * Not using sleeping pills * Being single * Not using contraceptives * Not having a hearing problem * Not having a psychiatric problem * Not having alcohol or substance addiction constitutes the inclusion criteria of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Not listening to binaural sounds for two days or more on the days specified in the mobile application * Using analgesics during menstruation while the study is ongoing * Experiencing irregular menstrual bleeding in the last three months constitutes the study's exclusion criteria.
Where this trial is running
Malatya and 1 other locations
- Inonu University — Malatya, Turkey (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Inonu University — Malatya, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Seda Hazar, Research assistant
- Email: seda_hazar97@hotmail.com
- Phone: +90539-865-23-41
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.