Boost sleep recovery with tones
- Trial ID
- NCT05402488
- Official Title
- Exploring the Recovery Function of Sleep in Neurodegeneration - an Observational Cross-Sectional Study
- Goal
- Boost sleep recovery with tones
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 200 participants
- Conditions
- Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Interventions
- Auditory stimulation
Summary For Families
The goal is to see whether deep, slow-wave sleep helps the brain recover from neurodegenerative diseases that involve abnormal protein build-up, and whether boosting that sleep can support protein clearance and memory. Participants wear a home EEG while gentle, timed auditory tones are played during sleep to amplify slow-wave activity, a noninvasive approach meant to strengthen sleep-dependent clearance and consolidation processes. Adults 18 and older who are either healthy or have a confirmed neurodegenerative disease with abnormal protein aggregation can join if they can use the ambulant EEG and hear the tones; people on opioids or benzodiazepines, with ear or skin issues that prevent electrode use, or who cannot follow study procedures are excluded.
Locations
- University Hospital Zurich, Neurology department, Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying Auditory stimulation. The goal is to see whether deep, slow-wave sleep helps the brain recover from neurodegenerative diseases that involve abnormal protein build-up, and whether boosting that sleep can support protein clearance and memory. Participants wear a home EEG while gentle, timed auditory tones are played during sleep to amplify slow-wave activity, a noninvasive approach meant to strengthen sleep-dependent clearance and consolidation processes. Adults 18 and older who are either healthy or have a confirmed neurodegenerative disease with abnormal protein aggregation can join if they can use the ambulant EEG and hear the tones; people on opioids or benzodiazepines, with ear or skin issues that prevent electrode use, or who cannot follow study procedures are excluded.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be at least 18 Years.
- Where is this trial located?
- This trial is recruiting at 1 location.
- Does it cost anything to join?
- No. There is no cost to participate. Study-related care and treatment are provided at no charge.
- How long does the trial last?
- This trial is estimated to last approximately 3 years and 9 months.
- Will I get the real drug or a placebo?
- It depends on the trial design. Some Parkinson's trials are placebo controlled, meaning a portion of participants get an inactive comparison while others get the experimental treatment. Some use crossover designs so everyone eventually receives the active treatment at some point. Observational trials do not use a placebo at all because they are not testing a new treatment. The consent form for any specific trial spells out the design and your odds of being assigned to placebo before you enroll.
- How often will I need to visit the study site?
- Visit frequency varies by trial. Many Parkinson's studies require an in person visit every 4 to 12 weeks during the active treatment phase, with shorter or longer gaps depending on the design. The site coordinator can give you the full visit schedule before you sign anything, so you know what the time commitment looks like.
- Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?
- Yes. You can withdraw from any clinical trial at any time, for any reason, without affecting your standard medical care. Trials are voluntary by law. The team may ask if you are willing to do a brief exit visit so they can collect safety information, but you are not obligated.
- Will travel or parking be reimbursed?
- Many trials reimburse for parking, mileage, and sometimes lodging if the site is far from your home. Reimbursement policies vary by sponsor and site. When you contact the trial team, ask specifically what is covered and how reimbursement is processed.
- Can my spouse or care partner come with me to visits?
- In most cases yes, and it is often encouraged. Care partners can help with notes, questions, and getting home safely after a long visit. Some study assessments do need to happen one on one, but care partners are usually welcome for the rest of the appointment.