Sleep fix may sharpen aging brains and slow Alzheimer's clues

NCT ID NCT03954210

First seen Apr 01, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested a six-week sleep program in 200 older adults (ages 60-85) with insomnia to see if it improves thinking, memory, and attention. A small group also had brain scans to check if better sleep slows the buildup of a protein linked to Alzheimer's. The goal was to learn if treating insomnia can protect brain health.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for INSOMNIA are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Kansas Medical Center- Sleep, Health and Wellness Laboratory

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.