Sleep sounds may sharpen memory in early memory loss

NCT ID NCT07402590

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

Summary

This study tested a device that plays soft sounds during deep sleep to help memory in people with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI), a condition that often leads to Alzheimer's. 37 participants received either real or silent (placebo) sounds while sleeping. Researchers measured memory for word pairs and images before and after sleep to see if the sounds helped.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

auditory stimulation device (Elevvo AudiStim)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve memory for people with mild cognitive impairment.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early study with only 37 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the effect on memory might be small or not last.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Cognitive Dysfunction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bit&Brain Technologies SL

    Zaragoza, Zaragoza, 50006, Spain