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# Scientific Sleep Apps
The mySleepButton App Uses Cognitive Science to Encourage Rest

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-05-14 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-button
References: [medicalxpress](http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-05-app-shuffles-thoughts-summon.html) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mysleepbutton/id740251957?mt=8)

There are millions of people that suffer from insomnia and instead of taking the approach of [complicated sleep trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumisleep) with graphs and charts, the mySleepButton app is designed to simply guide you to sleep.

The mySleepButton app was developed around the scientific 'Cognitive Shuffle' technique, which has you [imagine a series of images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rest-report) or objects in succession. This technique was developed by Dr. Luc P. Beaudoin, who also founded the app's developer, CogSci Apps Corp.

Dr. Beaudoin describes that "One moment, users may be directed to think of a baby, then next a football game, then beans, a ball, London and so on," and this is the exact kind of experience you can expect when you push 'Put Me to Sleep' button on the app.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 30% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Cognitive Shuffle Technique:** Developing apps using the Cognitive Shuffle technique can provide a simple and effective solution for sleep problems.
- **Simplified Sleep Guidance:** Creating apps that focus on guiding users to sleep without complicated sleep trackers can appeal to a wider audience.
- **Innovative Mental Imagery:** Incorporating mental imagery techniques in sleep apps can offer a unique and engaging sleep experience.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Health and Wellness:** Integrating sleep apps into the health and wellness industry can contribute to addressing sleep-related health issues.
- **Mobile App Development:** The mobile app development industry can benefit from creating innovative sleep apps that cater to different user needs.
- **Cognitive Science:** The field of cognitive science can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by applying research findings to sleep app development.

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