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Wearable rings reveal Sleep's link to balance and brain health in seniors

NCT ID NCT06584136

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study used a wearable ring and sleep diaries to track sleep patterns in 18 healthy older adults over six weeks. Researchers also tested their balance and thinking skills to see how these factors relate. The goal was to better understand how sleep affects mobility and brain function as we age.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help design better interventions to maintain mobility and thinking skills in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study with only 18 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It does not test any treatment.

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Study facts

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Participants

18 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Healthy older adults aged 65 and above were recruited from the University of Florida, local retirement communities, and other relevant sources. They were without severe sleep disorders, cognitive impairment, Significant neurological conditions, or balance impairment.

Ages

65 to 95 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Healthy older adults aged 65 and above English-speaking Independent in daily activities Able to walk independently or with minimal assistance (cane or walker) Willing to perform weekly assessments in balance and cognition at the University of Florida, Technology for Occupational Performance Lab Exclusion Criteria: Severe cognitive impairment (e.g., diagnosed dementia) Severe sleep disorders (e.g., sleep apnea requiring CPAP) Significant neurological conditions (e.g., Parkinson disease, stroke) Unstable medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, recent surgeries)

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Conditions

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insomnia

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Aging

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Florida

    Gainesville, Florida, 32603, United States

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