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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bit&Brain Technologies SL
Zaragoza, Zaragoza, 50006, Spain
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