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Power naps get a jolt: electrical brain stimulation aims to fix Non-Restorative sleep

NCT ID NCT07090135

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation to the brain during a short nap can improve the quality of sleep and reduce mental tiredness. Twenty-five adults with non-restorative sleep will take two naps while wearing a special cap that records brain activity and delivers mild stimulation. Researchers will measure changes in brain waves and sleep quality to see if this approach helps sleep feel more restorative.

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Active substance
transcranial electrical stimulation with temporal interference (TES-TI) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a drug-free way to improve sleep quality and reduce daytime fatigue.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study (25 people) testing a device, not a proven treatment. The effects may be small or not last, and the stimulation might cause discomfort or not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 25 people

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Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-75 of any gender identity * Self-reported non-restorative sleep, as measured by a REST-Q score * English-speaking (able to provide consent and complete questionnaires) * Capable of taking daytime naps * US Citizen Exclusion Criteria: * Any current or history of neurological disorders or acquired neurological disease (e.g. stroke, traumatic brain injury), including intracranial lesions * History of inpatient psychiatric hospitalization * History of head trauma resulting in prolonged loss of consciousness; or a history of \>3 grade I concussions * Current history of poorly controlled headaches including intractable or poorly controlled migraines • Any systemic illness or unstable medical condition that may cause a medical emergency in case of a provoked seizure (cardiac malformation, cardiac dysrhythmia, asthma, etc.) * History of seizures, diagnosis of epilepsy, history of abnormal (epileptiform) EEG, or family history of treatment resistant epilepsy except for a single seizure of benign etiology (e.g. febrile seizures) in the judgment of a board-certified neurologist * Possible pregnancy or plan to become pregnant in the next 6 months * Any metal in the head * Any medical devices or implants (i.e. cardiac pacemaker, medication infusion pump, cochlear implant, vagal nerve stimulator) * Dental implants * Permanent retainers * Any hair braid, dreadlocks, hair pieces, or extensions which cannot be taken out before the study sessions * Any head coverings or headdress that participant feels uncomfortable removing for the purposes of study sessions * Any medication that may alter seizure threshold taken during the study i.e., ADHD stimulants (Adderall, amphetamine); Tricyclic/atypical antidepressants (amitriptyline, doxepine, imipramine, maprotiline, nortriptyline, bupropion); Antipsychotics (chlorpromazine, clozapine), Bronchodilators (theophylline, aminophylline); Antibiotics (fluoroquinolones, imipenem, penicillin, cephalosporins, metronidazole, isoniazid); Antivirals (valacyclovir, ritonavir); OTC antihistamines (diphenhydramine, Benadryl) * Claustrophobia (a fear of small or closed places) * Back problems that would prevent lying flat for up to two hours * Regular night-shift work (second or third shift)

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Locations

  • University of Wisconsin - Madison

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    Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

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