Headband that reads your brain waves may ease insomnia in menopausal women

NCT ID NCT05972486

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a headband called Muse-S, which senses brain activity, could help midlife women with sleep problems like insomnia. Thirty-one women going through menopause wore the device at home. The goal was to see if it was practical and if it improved sleep quality and daytime function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Muse-S headband system (a wireless EEG headband that tracks brain activity and connects to a mobile app)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug, at-home option to help midlife women sleep better.
What could go wrong: This was a small, early feasibility study with only 31 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is not a cure for insomnia and may not work for all sleep issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INSOMNIA SLEEP DISTURBANCE WOMEN'S HEALTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mayo Clinic Minnesota

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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