ReviewApplied psychophysiology and biofeedback2025
An Integrative Review of Brainwave Entrainment Benefits for Human Health.
Review in Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07544602 (Music Therapy for Comatose Brain Injured Patients), which is not on this map. Cited by 5 papers.
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Music Therapy for Comatose Brain Injured Patients
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Effect of brainwave entrainment on sleep quality among MBBS students in India.Bioinformation · 2026Article
- Effects of digital interventions on neuroplasticity and brain function of individuals with developmental disabilities: A systematic review.Internet interventions · 2025Review
- Analysis of the effect of 6-Hz binaural beats on electroencephalographic and autonomic parameters of healthy individuals: An exploratory study.Physiological reports · 2025Article
- A Systematic Review of EEG Studies on the Neural Effects of Quran Listening.Iranian journal of psychiatry · 2025Review
- Effects of Alpha Brainwave Music on Sleep Quality, Anxiety, and Depression in Mechanically Ventilated Patients.Noise & healthArticle
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Abstract
Brainwave Entrainment (BWE) is a noninvasive method of neuromodulation based on the principle that auditory or visual stimulation at a specific frequency can lead the brain's electrocortical activity to oscillate at the frequency of the external signal or its multiples. This phenomenon could be used to alter physiological and psychological states. Therefore, we conducted an integrative review to answer the question: "What are the observed benefits of BWE on human health and well-being?" We searched for studies published in the last ten years in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), EMBASE, Virtual Health Library (BVS), PubMed, SciELO, and Cochrane Library databases in April 2024. Searches were conducted in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. A total of 84 studies were included in our review. Studies showed improvements in various conditions, such as pain, sleep disturbances, mood disorders, cognition, and neurodegenerative disorders. In conclusion, our findings align with previous reviews and underscore the need for further research on BWE, particularly with larger sample sizes, robust control groups, and randomized clinical trial designs. Nevertheless, BWE demonstrates promising therapeutic potential and may support the management of various health conditions, enhancing individuals' quality of life.
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