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Falling Asleep Faster

Falling Asleep Faster

Do you have trouble falling asleep? This study looks at how soft sounds might help sleepers fall asleep faster. Conducted over two nights in a sleep lab setting. We're inviting people of all genders, 18 years and older. The research is conducted by the University of Amsterdam on behalf of Deep Sleep Technologies.


If you want to sign up, you’ll be redirected to a UvA screening page, safe and straightforward.

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General Information
Duration
2 nights
Gender
F
M
Location
Sleep & Memory Lab, Amsterdam
Age
18
-
75
years
Project by
University of Amsterdam
Compensation
40 euros
Sleep Criteria
No hearing problems
No irregular wake-sleep cycle
No medication for sleep
No neurological or psychiatric disorders

How does it work?

1
Sign-up
Join us by completing a brief survey about your sleep habits! This initial screening helps us identify which studies you may be eligible for.
2
Intake
When a new study opens, we’ll contact individuals who meet the initial criteria. If you’re a match, we’ll schedule an intake online or in our labs.
3
Sleep Research
The study officially begins now! You’ll be supported and monitored throughout. If anything comes up, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help.
4
Insights
After the study, you'll receive a detailed sleep report. Some studies may also offer financial compensation, depending on their nature.

When you can participate?

Start-date
20 April 2025
End-date
30 April 2025
Total capacity
4
Status
open
Start-date
01 May 2025
End-date
10 May 2025
Total capacity
4
Status
open
Start-date
11 May 2025
End-date
21 May 2025
Total capacity
4
Status
open

More information

Do you have trouble falling asleep? Then you might be the perfect DeepSleep pioneer for this study. We're inviting people who have trouble falling asleep to take part in a two-night sleep study exploring how soft, ambient sounds may influence how quickly people fall asleep. 

This study takes place in the Sleep & Memory Lab at the University of Amsterdam, where you’ll spend two comfortable nights, with 3 to 10 days in between. You’ll sleep in a hotel-like room with a great mattress and wear sleep-monitoring equipment during the night. Our research team will be there to guide you every step of the way. In the morning, you’ll be provided with towels and a shower to start your day feeling fresh.

You’ll receive €40 after completing both nights, along with a scientific personalized sleep report based on your own sleep data, offering valuable insights into your sleep patterns.

How often can I participate?

You’re welcome to participate as many times as you like! However, you can’t join the same project more than once. Some projects include different types of trials, so to make sure you don’t miss out on any opportunities, we recommend signing up as a DeepSleep Pioneer. We keep track of which projects you’ve already taken part in and will notify you when a new trial is a match!

Are there any side effects from the stimulation?

Nope! The stimulation we use is completely non-invasive and has no known side effects. All the equipment used in our experiments is designed with safety and comfort in mind. If you ever experience any unusual or lasting effects after participating, please contact the researcher involved in your study and your GP right away.

What if I can’t fall asleep?

It happens — and it’s totally okay! If you find that you’re unable to fall asleep during a study, you’re free to stop the session at any time. If your sleep troubles are caused by specific circumstances (like stress, personal issues, or technical problems), we’ll be happy to invite you back to try again another time, if you’d like.

How is the compensation determined?

Compensation depends on the number of nights you’re asked to sleep for a given trial. If you’re traveling from farther away, feel free to reach out to us about possible travel reimbursements. Not every trial includes compensation or travel coverage, so if you’re unsure, just ask!

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions about the study or are simply curious about sleep research in general, don’t hesitate to reach out: we’re happy to help!

You can send your questions or requests to the email address below. When you do, please mention that you’re contacting us regarding the sleep study.

If you’d rather speak directly with one of the researchers involved in a specific study, feel free to leave your contact details: we’ll get in touch with you as soon as possible.

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