Sound sleep may stall Parkinson's: new study tests gentle nighttime tones

NCT ID NCT07355842

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Zurich Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether playing gentle sounds during deep sleep can slow the progression of Parkinson's disease in people at high risk. Participants with REM sleep behavior disorder or early Parkinson's will wear a headband and headphones for 18 months. Researchers will track changes in brain scans, movement, memory, and other health measures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Nerve Degeneration Parkinson disease REM sleep behavior disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PARKINSON DISEASE REM SLEEP BEHAVIOR DISORDER (IRBD)

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Locations

University Hospital Zurich, Neurology Department
RECRUITING

Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland

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