Brainwave device may ease stress for healthcare workers

NCT ID NCT05994261

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a device called Cereset Research that plays tones in response to a person's brainwaves, aiming to reduce stress and improve sleep. 94 stressed healthcare workers used the device for several sessions and were followed for a year. The goal was to see if the device could help them feel calmer and sleep better over the long term.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Cereset Research device (plays tones based on brainwaves)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to reduce stress and improve sleep for healthcare workers.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early feasibility study with no blinding, so results may not be reliable or apply to other groups. The device requires multiple sessions and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder COVID-19 insomnia primary dysautonomia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27104, United States