Can a headset tune out caregiver stress? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT05209438
First seen Jun 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a device called Cereset Research can help caregivers of people with dementia who feel stressed, anxious, or have trouble sleeping. The device plays tones that echo the brain's own rhythms, aiming to improve heart rate variability and reduce stress. Twenty caregivers will use the device over four weeks, and researchers will measure changes in blood pressure, heart rate, and self-reported stress and sleep quality.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Cereset Research device (brainwave echo via audible tones)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to help caregivers manage stress and improve heart health.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply widely. The device is experimental and not yet proven effective.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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