Electromagnetic Field Exposure, Fatigue, Insomnia, Sleep Disturbance
Conditions
Brief summary
This study evaluates the effects of a selection of EMF protection devices (Home Harmonizers, Better ZZZs, iCell Chip, Car Harmonizer, Laptop Chip, XL Band, and Device Chips) on sleep quality, sleep quantity, and energy levels in adults aged 30-60 who currently experience sleep difficulties. The trial is a single-arm, unblinded, virtual study conducted over 4 weeks and 4 days (including a 4-day calibration period). Twenty-four participants will use all test products daily and complete self-reported questionnaires at Baseline, Day 2, Day 4, Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, and Week 4. Objective sleep data will be collected via an Oura Generation 3 ring worn throughout the study. Secondary outcomes include participants' perceptions of effects on sleep, energy, focus, and general well-being.
Interventions
All participants receive and use all test products simultaneously: 2 Home Harmonizers, 1 Better ZZZs pad (placed under mattress), 1 iCell Chip (for iPhone 12-16), 1 Car Harmonizer (inserted into car cigarette lighter), 1 Laptop Chip, 1 XL Band (worn on wrist during waking hours), and 8 Device Chips (placed on household EMF-emitting devices).
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Be male or female * Be aged 30-60 * Anyone currently experiencing issues regarding any of the following: sleeping, falling asleep, staying asleep, or failing to feel refreshed after sleep * Must have all of the following items: bed with a foam or spring mattress, a car with a single cigarette lighter, iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15, or 16, laptop, and Wi-Fi router * Must have at least two of the following: Wi-Fi extender, smart TV, personal computer, ceiling fan in the bedroom, air purifier * Must have access to where the electricity enters the home, such as an electric (smart) meter outside, the pipe closest to the electric meter, or the fuse box inside the home * If taking any products, medications, or supplements that target sleep and/or energy during the test period, has been doing so consistently for three months, and is willing to maintain this routine for the duration of the study * Willing to maintain their current diet, sleep schedule, and activity level for the duration of the study * Must be able to sleep at home consistently and must not plan to travel for business, vacation, or any other reason during the study period * Anyone who lives in a single-family residence (i.e., no apartments, condos, or mobile homes) * Willing to stop using a cellphone watch for the duration of the study * Must be willing to wear a wristband all day, shaped much like a cellphone watch, and to remove it at night while sleeping * Willing to remove any other fitness tracking or sleep tracking devices during the study, such as Fitbits, Garmin, and Whoop products * Must be willing to wear an Oura Ring 24 hours per day during the duration of the study * Resides in the United States
Exclusion criteria
* Anyone with pre-existing chronic conditions that would prevent participants from adhering to the protocol, such as cancer, auto-immune conditions, mental health disorders, history of serious illness in the last three months, history of substance abuse, or planned surgery during the study period * Sleeps on any of the following beds: adjustable beds, beds equipped with grounding mats, or any bed that connects to an electrical outlet * Anyone with a sleep-related condition or disorder * Anyone who is pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive (or who will be at any point during the study period) * Anyone who drinks heavily (i.e., 8 or more alcoholic drinks per week for women or 15 or more alcoholic drinks per week for men) * Anyone who lives within 50 miles of a military base or one block of XL powerlines or a cell tower * Anyone who lives in a rural/country home * Anyone unwilling to follow the study protocol * Currently partaking in another research study and will not be partaking in any other research study for the next four weeks or at any point during this study's duration * Anyone who has Starlink internet or fiber-optic internet
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in objective sleep quality | Baseline, Day 2, Day 4, Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, and Week 4 | Assessed using Oura Generation 3 ring sleep metrics. Change from baseline will be evaluated at each subsequent assessment. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Self-Reported Sleep | Baseline, Day 2, Day 4, Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, and Week 4 | Assessed using validated sleep questionnaire total score(s). Change from baseline will be evaluated at each subsequent assessment. |
| Change in Self-Reported Energy Levels | Baseline, Day 2, Day 4, Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, and Week 4 | Assessed via self-reported questionnaire measuring participants' perceptions of the product's effects on energy levels |
| Change in Self-Reported Focus | Baseline, Day 2, Day 4, Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, and Week 4 | Assessed via self-reported questionnaire measuring participants' perceptions of the product's effects on focus |
| Change in Self-Reported Calmness | Baseline, Day 2, Day 4, Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, and Week 4 | Assessed via self-reported questionnaire measuring participants' perceptions of the product's effects on calmness |
| Change in Self-Reported General Well-Being | Baseline, Day 2, Day 4, Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, and Week 4 | Assessed via self-reported questionnaire measuring participants' perceptions of the product's effects on general well-being |
Countries
United States