Using Sound to Reduce Motion Sickness Symptoms
Author Information
Author(s): Dahlman Joakim, Sjörs Anna, Ledin Torbjörn, Falkmer Torbjörn
Primary Institution: Linköping University
Hypothesis
Can sound be used as a strategy for reducing symptoms of perceived motion sickness?
Conclusion
The artificial sound horizon did not significantly affect perceived motion sickness or the time subjects endured motion sickness triggers.
Supporting Evidence
- Mal scores increased over time in both sound conditions.
- The artificial sound horizon showed no significant effect on Mal scores.
- Subjects endured motion sickness stimulation longer in the second trial.
Takeaway
The study tested if sound could help people feel less sick when moving, but it didn't really work.
Methodology
Twenty-three healthy subjects were tested on a motion platform with two sound conditions: an artificial sound horizon and non-positioned sound.
Potential Biases
Participants' previous experiences with motion sickness could have influenced their responses.
Limitations
The study's power was insufficient to draw definitive conclusions, and the sound positioning may not have been optimal.
Participant Demographics
6 men and 17 women, mean age 29.0 years, range 20–51 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.186
Confidence Interval
95% CI -.8 to 3.9
Statistical Significance
p = 0.186
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