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effect of theta binaural beat on primary insomniacs

Study of the efficacy of theta binaural beat on the activity of brain waves in primary insomniacs

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20180205038630N3
Enrollment
24
Registered
2019-01-16
Start date
2019-01-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-01-29

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Conditions

Primary insomnia. Insomnia not due to a substance or known physiological condition

Interventions

Intervention 1: Experimental group: Binaural beats are generated through Audacity software. The produced Binaural beat is at 6 Hz (theta) frequency. First, it is recorded for 5 minutes with closed eye

Sponsors

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
15 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Informed consent and willingness to participate in research Evaluation of the index of insomnia severity index (ISI) at the clinical level (Score above 15) In order to enter the clinical interview Diagnosis of primary insomnia in a clinical interview by a psychiatrist The absence of severe neurological and psychiatric disorders Healthy physical and auditory condition No history of drug abuse Lack of cardiovascular problems Non-pregnant female participants Avoiding alcohol and drugs 12 hours before intervention

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The annoying nature of the music used The occurrence of any physical and psychological warning signs such as headache Unwillingness to continue protocol of intervention by the patient Many artifacts during brain wave recordings, such as shaking or talking

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Brain wave pattern. Timepoint: Within 5 minutes before the intervention, 15 minutes during the intervention and 5 minutes later. Method of measurement: Electroencephalography (EEG).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAmir Bavafa

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

amirpsy3@gmail.com+98 83 3836 7333

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026