This is an observational study to determine if the presentation of sensory stimulation during sleep can increase slow-wave activity during non-rapid eye movement sleep
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:Able to provide written informed consent prior to admission.
* Able to understand and speak English;
* Left or right-handed subjects may be included.
* Age of ≥18 years and ≤ 75;
* Able to understand and speak English;
* Left or right-handed subjects may be included.
* Age of ≥18 years and ≤ 75;
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subjects taking medications that could affect sleep patterns (based on self-report and review with a study clinician).
* Subjects who have had travel in the last 2 weeks or who intend to travel during the 4 experimental weeks (for at-home subjects) with time zone shifts \>1h;
* The investigator anticipates that the subject will be unable to comply with the protocol.
* Individuals who self-report a current severe or chronic medical condition or sleep disorder that may affect sleep patterns (based on self-report and review with a study clinician).
* Individuals who self-report a history of recurrent seizures or epilepsy or family history of hereditary epilepsy or have a history of medical conditions that could increase the chance of seizures (e.g. stroke, aneurysm, brain surgery, structural brain lesion).
* Subjects who do report not being consistent in their daily use of alcohol, caffeine, or nicotine.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.