Scientists zap the brain to unlock sleep secrets
NCT ID NCT07217080
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study investigates how electrical stimulation of the thalamus—a brain region key for sleep—can trigger or disrupt sleep brainwaves. Researchers will work with 50 patients who already have electrodes implanted for medical reasons. The goal is to understand how current brain stimulation therapies affect sleep and potentially pave the way for new sleep treatments.
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Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114-2696, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114-2696, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
electrical stimulation
What this could lead to
If successful, this research could guide the development of new brain stimulation therapies to improve sleep for people with neurological conditions.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study (50 participants) focused on measuring brain activity, not testing a treatment. It may not lead to any direct clinical benefit.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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