Brain wave study could unlock secrets of memory loss in aging
NCT ID NCT06501495
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at slow brain waves during sleep and wakefulness in 90 people: young adults, healthy seniors, and early-stage Alzheimer's patients. Researchers will measure these waves and test memory and attention. They will also play sounds during sleep to see if it boosts memory. The goal is to understand how slow waves link to cognitive decline and find new ways to help.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify slow waves as a key biomarker for cognitive decline, potentially guiding future interventions to improve memory in aging and Alzheimer's.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early exploratory study with only 90 participants, so findings may not apply broadly. It does not test a treatment, so direct benefits are unlikely.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for AGING are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Maladies du Sommeil
RECRUITINGParis, 75013, France
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can a simple questionnaire empower dementia caregivers after hospital stays?
- Could your heart hold the key to Alzheimer's prevention?
- Can a nudge in your chart unlock Life-Saving genetic clues?
- Can a Voice-Based app map healthy brain aging across 80 years?
- Can MRI reveal the Brain's response to deep brain stimulation?
- Can brain scans and gut bacteria reveal Alzheimer's secrets?