1. Effects of broadband music and audible band music on relaxation states and cognitive function in young adults: a randomized controlled trial
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Lu Lin, Shufang Zuo, Yao Liu, Ito Masato, Machidori Wataru, Kumamoto Yasuhiro, Kakuhari Isao, Si Chen, Ziyu Wang, Cui Ye, and Xuan Huang
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Broadband ,Audible band ,Music ,Relaxation ,Cognitive function ,Young adults ,Medicine - Abstract
Abstract Background Although broadband music with inaudible high-frequency components may benefit human well-being, this research area is largely unexplored and lacks sufficient studies on the topic. This study aimed to investigate and compare the effects of broadband and audible band music on relaxation states and cognitive function in young adults. Methods A single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted in a professional soundproof laboratory from December 22, 2022, to January 18, 2023 with 32 participants randomly assigned to two groups, “Day 1 broadband + Day 2 audible band” (n = 16) and “Day 1 audible band + Day 2 broadband” (n = 16), listening to either broadband or audible band music (the same music piece played on the piano and harp) for two sessions of 15 min each on two consecutive days. Cognitive function was measured using CNS Vital Signs at pre-listening, after the 1st session, and after the 2nd session, while heart rate was monitored throughout the experiment. Visual Analog Scale was also administered for self-reported arousal, stress, thinking ability, and attention following each listening session. Results No significant differences were found in heart rate, cognitive flexibility, and executive function between the broadband listening group and the audible band-listening group (p > 0.05). However, the broadband group exhibited significant differences in mean heart rate at several time points, as well as a significant improvement in VAS stress level during the 2nd listening session compared to the 1st (p
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- 2024
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