Using a laptop, tablet, or phone at bedtime is pretty common these days. And watching an ASMR video to help relax the brain before nodding off is becoming even more common.
But there could be a problem with this method of relaxation.
Several studies have shown that being exposed to light from a computer screen at bedtime can interfere with sleep onset and/or sleep quality.
So how do computer screens interfere with sleep?
Is research being done on ASMR?
Yes, but most reports seem to be anecdotal and/or are reports of individuals intending to do research.
I have tried to flush out some researchers currently doing research on ASMR but have failed so far to connect with anyone.
This does not mean there are not any researchers.
It mostly means there are very few scientists doing research on ASMR, and more importantly, it means that I need to try a lot harder.
Has anyone completed research on ASMR?
I know of at least one example.
ASMR University 