Abstract

Abstract Overview

Purpose: This study investigates the potential therapeutic effects of Schumann resonance (SR), an extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field, on insomnia symptoms using a non-invasive treatment approach. The aim was to assess the effectiveness of this novel treatment using both subjective and objective sleep evaluation tools.

Patients and Methods

• Study Design: Double-blinded, randomized.
• Participants: 40 insomnia patients (70% female, average age 50 years).
• Intervention Groups: SR-sleep-device group vs. placebo-device group.
• Duration: Four-week follow-up.
• Assessment Tools: Polysomnography, sleep diaries, PSQI, ESS, and health quality evaluation through SF-36.

Key Findings

• In the SR-sleep-device group, significant improvements were noted in both objective (sleep-onset-latency, total-sleep-time) and subjective (sleep quality, daytime sleepiness) sleep parameters.
• Placebo-device group exhibited improvements only in subjective parameters like sleep satisfaction and PSQI.

Conclusion

The non-invasive Schumann resonance treatment shows promise in reducing insomnia symptoms with minimal adverse effects, supporting its potential therapeutic utility. Further exploration into the mechanism and long-term efficacy of SR is recommended.