Brain waves in headphones: a simple sound trick to sharpen aging minds?

NCT ID NCT07735910

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: China Medical University, China Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether listening to binaural beats — a type of sound that may gently nudge brain waves — can improve cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment living in nursing homes. Participants listen to old songs with or without embedded binaural beats for 30 minutes daily over two weeks. Researchers measure changes in memory, attention, sleep, anxiety, and mood before and after the intervention and again two weeks later.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: binaural beats embedded in old songs
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to support memory and thinking in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The effects may be modest or not last beyond the two-week follow-up.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Cognitive Dysfunction Depression insomnia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COGNITIVE FUNCTION MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Jintaiyang Elderly Care Center, Huanggu Branch
RECRUITING

Shenyang, Liaoning, 110031, China
Jintaiyang Jingguan Elderly Care Apartment
RECRUITING

Shenyang, Liaoning, 110030, China
Renai Changwan Elderly Care Home, Dadong District
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Shenyang, Liaoning, 110042, China

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