Single-electrode EEG-guided Binaural Beats for Attention and Well-being in Healthy Adults

The study is exploring whether a new method of using binaural beats can help guide brain activity to promote relaxation and improve focus in healthy adults. Binaural beats are special audio tones that can potentially influence brain states, but they sometimes lead to discomfort or are not very effective when used in a static manner. This research aims to utilize real-time brain activity feedback recorded by a single-electrode EEG to dynamically adjust the binaural beats, potentially leading to a more effective and comfortable experience. The goal is to see if this method can help the brain reach and maintain a relaxed state, known as the low-alpha state, and whether this can improve attention, memory, and overall well-being. Participants in the study will listen to binaural beats while their brain activity is monitored using EEG, which is a technique that records the brain's electrical activity. The beats will be adjusted based on their brain waves to try to guide them into a low-alpha state, linked with relaxation and calmness, for up to 15 minutes. The study will measure whether this method improves subjective feelings of relaxation and focus, as well as objective performance on tasks that test attention, memory, and reaction times. There is a possibility that the dynamic adjustment of the beats might reduce discomfort and enhance the effectiveness of binaural beats in achieving the desired brain state.