Sound sleep boost: noise bursts may sharpen memory in epilepsy patients
NCT ID NCT04788628
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how brief, carefully timed bursts of noise played during sleep might help strengthen memory in people with epilepsy who have electrodes implanted in their brain. Researchers will measure brain activity and memory performance to see if the sounds improve how the brain stores memories overnight. The goal is to better understand the connection between sleep rhythms and memory, not to treat epilepsy directly.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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