Study how sleep affects the brain’s self-cleaning process
This study looks at whether improving or tracking sleep changes how the brain “clears” waste. It may help researchers understand sleep’s role in brain health and how to support it.
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Who can take part
- You took part before in the hospital’s long-term study studies at this site
- You (or your guardian) can give consent in writing and by speaking with the study team
- You are fluent in German
- Your home schedule allows the sleep-related intervention to be done reliably for the whole study
- You can apply the intervention yourself or with help from someone living with you
- You do not have active sleep disorders (like sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs, insomnia, or REM sleep problems)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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