Sleep study to help the brain clean itself
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a special sound played during sleep can help the brain clear waste. It may help people with early memory concerns or healthy volunteers.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 80 years old (for healthy volunteers) or between 55 and 80 (if you have memory concerns and certain brain changes).
- You need to speak French well enough to complete thinking and memory tests.
- You must be able to have an MRI scan—no metal inside your body and no pacemaker or similar device.
- You cannot have untreated sleep disorders or an irregular sleep schedule (like shift work).
- You cannot have current psychiatric conditions, moderate depression, or high anxiety.
- You must not take certain medications (like benzodiazepines or antidepressants) or use recreational drugs or excessive alcohol or caffeine.
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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