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Exploring the Link Between Sleep and Brain Clearance
Sponsor: University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the link between sleep and the clearance of waste products from the brain. This will be assessed in a group of healthy older adults.
Official title: Biomarkers of Brain Clearance During Sleep
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2023-06-29
Completion Date
2027-06
Last Updated
2024-12-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Auditory Stimulation
enhancement of sleep slow wave activity through acoustic stimulation
Sham (no stimulation)
Playing no tones during sleep but still recording brain activity
Locations (1)
Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University Hospital Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland