Sleep your way to a healthier brain? midlife sleep program aims to delay Alzheimer's
NCT ID NCT06311500
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
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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
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Locations
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States