Study on Gamma sensory flicker for Insomnia.
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| Title: | Study on Gamma sensory flicker for Insomnia. |
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| Authors: | Liu, Yakun (AUTHOR), Li, Xinrong (AUTHOR), Liu, Sha (AUTHOR), Liang, Tailing (AUTHOR), Wu, Yan (AUTHOR), Wang, Xiaopan (AUTHOR), Li, Ying (AUTHOR), Xu, Yong (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | International Journal of Neuroscience. Sep2025, Vol. 135 Issue 9, p1023-1033. 11p. |
| Subjects: | Insomnia, Sleep quality, Therapeutics, Sensory stimulation, Health outcome assessment, Sleep duration, Acoustic stimulation |
| Abstract: | Objectives: Insomnia has been the subject of much systematic research because it is a risk factor for a variety of diseases. There is some evidence that gamma sensory stimulation therapy has also been demonstrated to improve sleep quality for people with Alzheimer's disease. However, it is unclear whether this method is effective for treating insomnia. The principal objective of this project was to investigate the efficacy and safety of gamma sensory flicker in improving the sleep quality of insomnia patients. Methods: Thirty-seven participants with insomnia were recruited for this prospective observational study. For a duration of 8 weeks, participants were exposed to flicker stimulation through a light and sound device. Results: During the main phase of the study, adherence rates averaged 92.21%. Additionally, no severe adverse events were reported for flicker treatment. Analysis of sleep diaries indicated that 40 Hz flickers can enhance sleep quality by reducing sleep onset latencies, and arousals, and increasing total sleep duration. Conclusions: Gamma sensory flicker improves sleep quality in people suffering from insomnia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Objectives: Insomnia has been the subject of much systematic research because it is a risk factor for a variety of diseases. There is some evidence that gamma sensory stimulation therapy has also been demonstrated to improve sleep quality for people with Alzheimer's disease. However, it is unclear whether this method is effective for treating insomnia. The principal objective of this project was to investigate the efficacy and safety of gamma sensory flicker in improving the sleep quality of insomnia patients. Methods: Thirty-seven participants with insomnia were recruited for this prospective observational study. For a duration of 8 weeks, participants were exposed to flicker stimulation through a light and sound device. Results: During the main phase of the study, adherence rates averaged 92.21%. Additionally, no severe adverse events were reported for flicker treatment. Analysis of sleep diaries indicated that 40 Hz flickers can enhance sleep quality by reducing sleep onset latencies, and arousals, and increasing total sleep duration. Conclusions: Gamma sensory flicker improves sleep quality in people suffering from insomnia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00207454 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00207454.2024.2342974 |
