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Music Soothes Savage Motion Sickness, Experiment Shows
Researchers found joyful and soft music reduce motion sickness symptoms by about 57%, while sad music may slightly worsen nausea, based on a driving simulator study.
- A study published on September 3, 2025, led by a research team at Southwest University in China, found that listening to cheerful and gentle music can greatly alleviate motion sickness symptoms during simulated driving.
- The researchers employed a precisely adjusted driving simulator to trigger motion sickness in 30 individuals who were then exposed to four types of music as well as a natural recovery condition.
- Results showed joyful and soft music cut symptoms by about 57%, passionate music by 48%, while sad music worsened symptoms compared to resting quietly.
- Yue highlighted that music offers a noninvasive and affordable way to help ease motion sickness, suggesting that individuals experiencing symptoms while traveling may find relief by playing upbeat or soothing tunes.
- The findings suggest music could aid motion sickness across travel modes, but researchers emphasize the need for larger, real-world studies to validate these results.
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