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External Auditory Stimulation as a Non-Pharmacological Sleep Aid
1Department of Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, Sangmyung University, Seoul 03016, Korea.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 15, 2022
Summary
Auditory stimuli like colored noises, nature sounds, and music show potential for improving sleep quality. Further research may lead to clinical applications beyond traditional therapies for sleep induction.
Area of Science:
- Sleep science and engineering
- Digital therapeutics
- Auditory neuroscience
Background:
- Growing demand for well-being and sleep quality.
- Advancements in wearable sleep monitoring technology.
- Increasing interest in digital therapeutics for sleep.
Purpose of the Study:
- Reviewing auditory stimuli for sleep induction.
- Exploring technology beyond sleep monitoring.
- Addressing the need for effective sleep aids.
Main Methods:
- Categorization of auditory stimuli: colored noises, ASMR sounds, and music.
- Analysis of experimental data on sleep-inducing effects.
- Review of current clinical sleep induction methods.
Main Results:
- Various auditory stimuli demonstrate potential for sleep induction.
- Colored noises, ASMR, and music are explored as sleep aids.
- Current clinical methods include drugs and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Conclusions:
- Auditory stimulation is a promising area for sleep aid development.
- Clinical validation of auditory sleep devices is anticipated.
- Technology may offer accessible sleep solutions outside clinical settings.
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