Could a night of soft sounds sharpen the epileptic brain?

NCT ID NCT05794295

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, Davis Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This study explores whether playing gentle sounds during sleep can improve memory and alertness in people with focal epilepsy. Participants will have their sleep monitored at home and during two overnight lab visits, with cognitive tests before and after sleep. One night will include acoustic stimulation, while the other will not, to compare effects. The goal is to see if this simple, non-invasive approach can enhance sleep-related cognitive functions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Acoustic stimulation (playing gentle sounds during sleep)
What this could lead to: If gentle sounds during sleep improve memory and daytime alertness, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help people with focal epilepsy think more clearly.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study, so results may not apply to everyone. The sounds might not improve sleep or thinking, and the effects could vary widely between individuals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

epilepsy focal epilepsy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FOCAL EPILEPSY

Contacts and locations

Locations

UC Davis
RECRUITING

Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

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