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Volunteers with Chronic Pain Needed for LALABY study
Researchers at the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Bitbrain, are recruiting volunteers for the LALABY study: “Leveraging Auditory Stimulation to Lessen Alpha Intrusions and Boost Deep Sleep Quality”. The study is exploring whether a lightweight EEG headband worn at home, together with gentle personalised pink-noise stimulation delivered during sleep, may help improve sleep quality and daytime wellbeing in people living with chronic pain.
Many people with chronic pain experience disrupted or unrefreshing sleep, alongside fatigue and daytime sleepiness. Research suggests that interruptions during deep sleep may contribute to these symptoms. The LALABY study aims to better understand sleep quality in chronic pain over multiple nights at home, and to investigate whether carefully timed auditory stimulation can support deeper, more stable sleep.
Participants will use a portable EEG headband during sleep and complete brief daily wellbeing recordings through a smartphone app. On some nights, soft pink-noise sounds will be played automatically during specific stages of sleep. The study takes place entirely at home, with remote support and training provided by the research team. The study will last for a maximum of 12-weeks.
We are looking for adults (18+) who:
The study is non-invasive, participation is voluntary, and no serious adverse effects have been reported in previous studies using similar equipment. Participants will also receive personalised feedback about their sleep recordings and daily experience data from a research perspective.
To find out more or express interest in taking part, please contact:
Kieran Lee: kol22@cam.ac.uk | +44 7766 578613
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