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

NCT ID NCT07355842

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

First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tests whether playing gentle sounds during deep sleep can slow the progression of Parkinson's disease in people with early-stage Parkinson's or isolated REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD), a condition that often leads to Parkinson's. About 80 participants will wear a headband and headphones at night for 18 months. Researchers will track changes in brain health, movement, memory, and other functions using scans, tests, and samples.

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University Hospital Zurich, Neurology Department
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Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland

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Conditions

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PARKINSON DISEASE REM SLEEP BEHAVIOR DISORDER (IRBD) REM SLEEP BEHAVIOR DISORDER (IRBD)