Wearable ultrasound gadget zaps brain to boost dream sleep
NCT ID NCT07190287
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a wearable system that records brain waves and delivers gentle ultrasound to deep brain areas during REM sleep. Fifty-two healthy adults and people with mild sleep or stress issues wore the device for two nights. The goal was to see if it safely increases REM sleep and improves stress-related measures, helping guide future sleep therapies.
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UT Austin, Biomedical Engineering Department
Austin, Texas, 78712, United States
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