We are a group of researchers working at the Institute for Parallel and Distributed Systems (IPVS), at the University of Stuttgart.
With the SLEEPMUSIC project we aim to research the effect of music on sleep and model individual musical preferences during sleep.

Short description

The study is a three-week home study.
Each night, sleep activity and response to musical stimuli (sleep music tracks) will be measured using a lightweight electroencephalography (EEG) device. For comparison purposes, on some nights sleep will be measured without musical stimuli. The music is played back via a headband so that it will not be heard or disturb others. You will also be asked to complete surveys on topics such as your sleep habits and past experiences with music.

All the necessary devices for taking part in the study will be provided and shipped to participants free of charge.

Our thanks for study participants

Individual Study Summary (optional):

We will provide all interested participants of the SLEEPMUSIC study with an individual study summary of their personal measurements, played songs and some simple statistics.
You will also receive a sonification of a recorded night of sleep.

Prize draw (optional):

As a participant in the SLEEPMUSIC study, you will also have the option of taking part in a prize draw for 250 euros.

Further Infromation

Detailed information will be provided to all selected participants prior to their participation in the study.
If you are interested in taking part in the study, please register via this online form!
The form should take around 5 minutes to complete.

Participation in the study is voluntary. You can withdraw your consent to participate in this study at any time.

If you have any further questions, please contact us directly via e-mail:
sleepmusic@ipvs.uni-stuttgart.de

Samuel Morgan, MSc (leading researcher, SLEEPMUSIC project)
Jonathan Stumber, MSc (leading researcher, SLEEPMUSIC project)
Prof. Dr. Dirk Pflüger (Head of the IPVS Institute)