Brain's nightly cleanup: scientists watch waste removal in real time
NCT ID NCT02311374
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study used MRI scans to compare how the brain removes waste during sleep versus being awake. Researchers wanted to see if the brain's natural cleaning system is more active at night. Forty healthy adults aged 18 to 60 took part. The goal was to better understand how the brain stays healthy, not to test a treatment.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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