Scientists test brain zapping during sleep to tweak brain waves
NCT ID NCT07498270
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a mild, non-invasive electrical stimulation called TI-TES can temporarily change brain activity during sleep, specifically sleep spindles. Up to 24 healthy adults will each have three overnight visits. Researchers will compare brain activity during real stimulation versus a sham (fake) stimulation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
temporal interference transcranial electrical stimulation (TI-TES)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive way to influence brain activity during sleep, which may help understand sleep disorders or memory.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study in healthy people, so results may not apply to patients. The effects are temporary and may not be noticeable.
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Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53719, United States