systematic review · participant total not stated
The effects of continuous noise on sleep and daytime performance: A review
Noise & Health · 2017
Open PubMed recordDOI 10.4103/nah.NAH_32_16environment
White noise improves sleep for everyone
Grade C · LimitedReview pending
What people say
“White noise is universally good for sleep.”
What the evidence says
Grade C · LimitedStudies of continuous noise are varied and often small. It may mask intermittent sound for some people, but the evidence does not establish a universal sleep benefit or a single safe setting.
Research record
What this verdict is based on
Sources are linked for inspection. Study results are summarized for general information, not personal medical direction.