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Official title Electrical Nerve Stimulation During Sleep for Memory Consolidation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07658274
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (eTNS) applied during sleep on memory consolidation and brain-body physiological coupling. Healthy college students will participate in four overnight sleep sessions in a standard sleep laboratory.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 35. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Healthy young adults (e.g., college students), aged generally between 18 and 30 years.
- Right-handed.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) ≤ 30 kg/m\^2.
- Capable of fully comprehending the experimental procedures and voluntarily signing the informed consent form.
You likely can't join if
- History or current presence of neurological disorders, psychiatric disorders, or brain damage.
- History or current presence of cardiovascular diseases (e.g., arrhythmias or abnormal nocturnal heart rate).
- Presence of depressive or anxiety symptoms (assessed by Patient Health Questionnaire-9 [PHQ-9] score \> 9, or Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 [GAD-7]...
- Presence of sleep disturbances or poor sleep quality (assessed by Insomnia Severity Index [ISI] score \> 8, or Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [PSQI]...
- Any medication use within the past six months that could affect stress responses, cognitive abilities, or sleep architecture.
- History of smoking or alcohol abuse.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Healthy young adults (e.g., college students), aged generally between 18 and 30 years.
- Right-handed.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) ≤ 30 kg/m\^2.
- Capable of fully comprehending the experimental procedures and voluntarily signing the informed consent form.
- History or current presence of neurological disorders, psychiatric disorders, or brain damage.
- History or current presence of cardiovascular diseases (e.g., arrhythmias or abnormal nocturnal heart rate).
- Presence of depressive or anxiety symptoms (assessed by Patient Health Questionnaire-9 [PHQ-9] score \> 9, or Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 [GAD-7] score \> 9).
- Presence of sleep disturbances or poor sleep quality (assessed by Insomnia Severity Index [ISI] score \> 8, or Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [PSQI] score \> 10).
- Any medication use within the past six months that could affect stress responses, cognitive abilities, or sleep architecture.
- History of smoking or alcohol abuse.
- Known skin allergies to conductive paste, medical tape, or silicone electrodes.
- Female participants who are in their menstrual period during the scheduled experimental sessions (sessions must be strategically scheduled to avoid this period).
- Inability or refusal to abstain from caffeine, tea, and alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to and during the experimental sessions.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 35 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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