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New sleep monitor aims to help Alzheimer's patients rest better without touching them

NCT ID NCT06045988

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Indiana University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a special device that monitors sleep without any physical contact, designed for people with Alzheimer's or related dementias living in long-term care facilities. About 100 residents will use the device for four weeks. Researchers want to see if sharing sleep data with staff and doctors helps detect sleep problems earlier and leads to better sleep quality. The goal is to improve rest and reduce daytime inactivity.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Non-Contact Sleep Quality Monitor System (a device that tracks sleep without touching the person)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help caregivers and doctors spot sleep problems sooner and improve sleep quality for people with Alzheimer's in long-term care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 100 participants. The device may not improve sleep or detect issues better than current methods. It is not a treatment for Alzheimer's itself.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease dementia Parasomnias sleep disorder sleep-wake disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALZHEIMER DISEASE DEMENTIA SLEEP DISTURBANCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Indiana University School of Medicine

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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