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.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Maladies du Sommeil

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    Paris, 75013, France

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