Zapping the brain to beat insomnia: new study tests TMS for better sleep

NCT ID NCT06631209

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can improve sleep in people with insomnia. 144 adults with moderate to severe insomnia will receive either real TMS to different brain areas or a sham (inactive) treatment over two weeks. Researchers will track sleep changes using home monitors and brain scans to see if the effects last up to three months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • SCAN Lab

    RECRUITING

    Tucson, Arizona, 85724, United States

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