Zapping sleep to sharpen the depressed brain

NCT ID NCT07143838

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This small pilot study tests whether a non-invasive device that gently stimulates the brain during sleep can increase deep sleep in adults with depression. Researchers want to see if better deep sleep leads to improvements in memory, thinking, and mood. Twelve participants will wear a headband that records brain activity and delivers mild electrical stimulation, plus an activity tracker, and complete thinking tests and mood questionnaires.

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  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27104, United States

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