Brain cleanse trial: can sleep or nerve stimulation clear toxic proteins?

NCT ID NCT06421532

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tests whether a sleep-deepening drug (lower-sodium oxybate) or a nerve stimulation device (non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation), or both, can help the brain clear amyloid-beta proteins in people with cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA). About 60 adults with CAA will receive one or both treatments for a short period. Researchers will measure protein levels in spinal fluid and use advanced MRI scans to track brain changes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC)

    Leiden, 2333ZA, Netherlands

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