Feasibility of a mobile app for traumatic stress management using neurofeedback-based meditation and binaural beat music: A pilot randomized controlled trial.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to test the effects of a mobile app combining neurofeedback-based meditation and binaural beat music for managing traumatic stress.
Results Summary
The experimental group showed significant improvements in psychological well-being, emotional stability, and anti-stress indices compared to the control group. The intervention provided preliminary support for aiding recovery from traumatic events.
Population
Individuals who have experienced traumatic events (n=58).
Effective Dosage
Mobile app use 3 days a week.
Duration
4 weeks.
Interactions
None mentioned.
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mobile app for traumatic stress management using neurofeedback-based meditation and binaural beat music | increase | psychological well-being | participants in the experimental group | F = 16.37, p < 0.001 | demonstrated significant improvements | #1 |
mobile app for traumatic stress management using neurofeedback-based meditation and binaural beat music | increase | emotional stability | participants in the experimental group | F = 10.38; p = 0.002 | demonstrated significant improvements | #2 |
mobile app for traumatic stress management using neurofeedback-based meditation and binaural beat music | increase | anti-stress index | participants in the experimental group | F = 11.37; p = 0.001 | demonstrated significant improvements | #3 |
OBJECTIVE: Individuals who have experienced traumatic events often encounter a variety of changes in their lives and and may suffer from them. To help and alleviate these traumatic stress, we developed an evidence-based mobile application (app) for easy accessibility. This study aimed to test the effects of the mobile app for traumatic stress management using neurofeedback-based meditation and binaural beat music. METHOD: Fifty-eight participants were enrolled in a pilot randomized controlled trial (Trial Registration Number: KCT007724) consisting of two groups: (a) experimental group (n = 28) and (b) control group (n = 30). Participants used the mobile app 3 days a week at home for 4 weeks, engaging in neurofeedback-based meditation and binaural beat music. Participants completed self-report measures (SCL-47-R, Psychological Well-Being Post-traumatic Changes questionnaire) and EEG test (emotional stability, anti-stress) at a pretreatment and 1-month follow-up. RESULTS: Participants in the experimental group demonstrated significant improvements in psychological well-being (F = 16.37, p < 0.001), emotional stability (F = 10.38; p = 0.002), and the anti-stress index (F = 11.37; p = 0.001). CONCLUSION: The results of this pilot trial, involving a neurofeedback-based meditation and binaural beat-centered music intervention, provide preliminary support and a readily accessible option for individuals seeking to recover from the effects of traumatic events. Additionally, we have established the groundwork for subsequent research to study the efficacy of a neurofeedback-based meditation program and a binaural beat-centered music intervention for those who have experienced traumatic events.