Sleep Support Research

The Science of Tapping for Sleep Support

Published research on EFT for emotional wellness. The Tapping Solution App provides general wellness support for stress management and sleep quality.

2M+ Sessions
1.4M Users
d = 1.24 Effect Size
85% Severe -> Relief
Information

About This Research

This page presents published research on EFT Tapping for educational purposes. The Tapping Solution App is designed for general wellness, stress management, and sleep quality support. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent sleep disorders or any medical condition. If you're experiencing persistent sleep problems, please consult with your healthcare provider. This app should not replace professional medical or sleep disorder treatment.

The Sleep Crisis-And Why Tapping Works

70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. Fewer than 1% have access to CBT-I, the gold-standard treatment. Most digital sleep solutions target behavioral change-but that's not where the problem lives.

Racing thoughts at 2 AM aren't a behavioral issue. They're an emotional one. Tapping addresses the root: the overactive stress response that keeps your mind spinning.

Most Used Session

"Quiet My Racing Mind"

The single most-used sleep session in The Tapping Solution app-and the data explains why.

790K Sessions Completed
d = 1.41 Effect Size
-2.8 Avg. Stress Drop

Key Finding

85% of users who started in the "severe" stress range (8-10) left that range after just ONE session. This suggests Tapping may be particularly effective for the most distressed users-the opposite of typical intervention patterns.

Sleep Sessions Data

Session Completions Stress Before Stress After Effect Size
Quiet My Racing Mind 790,473 5.62 2.79 d = 1.41
Deep Sleep 654,231 5.48 2.91 d = 1.28
Release the Day 412,890 5.71 3.02 d = 1.34
Peaceful Rest 289,456 5.39 2.88 d = 1.25

Peak usage: 9 PM - 1 AM, confirming real-world bedtime use. This ecological validity strengthens the relevance of findings.

How Tapping Compares

The Tapping Solution

d = 1.24 - 1.58

2M+ real-world sessions

Typical Digital Sleep Apps

d = 0.3 - 0.5

Published RCT data

Our effect sizes are 3-4x larger than typical digital interventions-and these are real-world users, not controlled trial participants.

Published Research

2025

Young Adults Sleep Quality

RCT showing significant improvements in sleep quality among young adults using EFT vs. control group.

2022

EFT vs Sleep Hygiene

Nature Scientific Reports study comparing EFT to sleep hygiene education. EFT showed superior outcomes.

2019

Fibromyalgia Sleep

Significant sleep improvements in fibromyalgia patients following EFT intervention.

2015

Geriatric Insomnia

RCT with older adults showing improved sleep latency and quality with EFT.

Why Tapping Works for Sleep

Amygdala icon

Calms the Amygdala

Quiets the alarm that keeps you alert

Cortisol drop icon

Drops Cortisol

Reduces the hormone blocking sleep

Vagus nerve icon

Activates Vagus

Shifts to rest-and-digest mode

Learn more about how Tapping works →

User Stories

"I've had sleep issues for years. Racing mind, couldn't shut off. The Quiet My Racing Mind session has become my nightly ritual. For the first time in a decade, I fall asleep within 20 minutes."

- Christine M.

"My fitness tracker confirmed it-my deep sleep went from 45 minutes to over 2 hours after starting Tapping. The data doesn't lie."

- Jane R.

Important Notice: The Tapping Solution App is intended for general wellness purposes, including stress management and emotional wellness support. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. If you have been diagnosed with a medical or mental health condition, please consult with your healthcare provider. This app is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.