Sleep your way to a healthier brain? midlife sleep program aims to delay Alzheimer's

NCT ID NCT06311500

Completed Prevention Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a 4-week sleep health program in 30 adults aged 45-64 to see if it could improve sleep and potentially delay Alzheimer's disease. Participants learned strategies to enhance their sleep health. The study measured how acceptable and effective the program was, using sleep trackers, questionnaires, and cognitive tests. It's an early step toward using sleep as a way to prevent Alzheimer's.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Sleep health enhancement intervention (behavioral: education and strategies)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help improve sleep in midlife adults and potentially reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease later in life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study (30 participants) focused on feasibility and short-term effects. It does not directly test whether better sleep prevents Alzheimer's, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MIDLIFE ADULTS SLEEP HEALTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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