Could a Face-Mounted device replace sleep labs?
NCT ID NCT04583826
First seen Jun 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tested a medical device called CAVA that uses electrodes on the face to record eye movements during sleep. Nine volunteers wore the device along with standard sleep monitoring equipment in a sleep lab. The goal was to see if CAVA could accurately classify sleep stages (REM, non-REM, awake) using computer algorithms, potentially offering a simpler way to monitor sleep at home.
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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Norwich, Norfolk, NR47UY, United Kingdom
What this could mean
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Active substance
CAVA device (face-mounted ECG electrodes for recording eye movements)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple home device for tracking sleep stages without needing a sleep lab.
What could go wrong
This was a very small early study with only 9 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is still experimental and not yet proven for home use.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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