Sleep Research Study
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are conducting a broadband noise and sleep study.
Fast Facts
Ages 21-50
On a Regular Sleep Schedule
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Philadelphia, PA
Study Background
UPenn is investigating the use of broadband sounds to mitigate sleep disruption due to aircraft noise.
Researchers aim to understand the effects of various aviation noises on sleep under controlled laboratory conditions. The study also aims to investigate whether some of the sleep disturbing effects can be mitigated by introducing broadband noise into the bedroom or by wearing earplugs.
This is a consecutive 7-night in-lab study where we aim to investigate the effects of noise on sleep, whether some of the effects of noise can be mitigated, and whether we can identify changes in blood markers associated with sleep.
Participants will complete cognitive tasks and provide physiological data, such as heart rate variability and blood pressure, and wear a sleep monitor each night.
Further research and join our compensated study!
Study Background
UPenn is investigating the use of broadband sounds to mitigate sleep disruption due to aircraft noise.
Researchers aim to understand the effects of various aviation noises on sleep under controlled laboratory conditions. The study also aims to investigate whether some of the sleep disturbing effects can be mitigated by introducing broadband noise into the bedroom or by wearing earplugs.
This is a consecutive 7-night in-lab study where we aim to investigate the effects of noise on sleep, whether some of the effects of noise can be mitigated, and whether we can identify changes in blood markers associated with sleep.
Participants will complete cognitive tasks and provide physiological data, such as heart rate variability and blood pressure, and wear a sleep monitor each night.
Further research and join our compensated study!
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of various aviation noises on sleep under controlled laboratory conditions. The study also aims to investigate whether some of the sleep disturbing effects can be mitigated by introducing broadband noise into the bedroom or by wearing earplugs, and whether we can identify changes in blood markers associated with sleep, noise, physiology and cognition.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 21-50
- No known sleep, psychiatric, or major medical conditions
- On a regular sleep schedule
- Able to read and write in English
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or recovered from it
- Do not habitually use white noise or background noise to aid sleep
- No moderate hearing loss
- No severe or chronic illnesses or disorders
- Not a smoker or excessive drinker
- BMI < 35
Once enrolled, this study involves:
- Attending two screening visits at UPenn (up to 4 hours each)
- Wearing an actigraphy wristwatch at home for 1-3 weeks
Spending 7 consecutive nights in the lab from 7pm to no later than 10am the following morning, starting on a Monday evening and ending the following Monday morning
- Each night in the lab subjects have dinner, complete a cognitive task rotation and a survey, don a heart rate monitor and have technicians apply electrodes before sleep
- Each morning, the electrodes come off at wakeup (at 7am), then subjects complete a small blood draw (<5mL), complete a survey then perform the task rotation
- After testing, they are free to eat breakfast (provided) and shower (each subject has a private ensuite bathroom), or they may choose to leave immediately
Compensation is provided up to $1210 for your participation.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
