Plain-English translation of NCT05794295 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers want to understand why people with focal epilepsy often have trouble with memory and concentration. This study will monitor your sleep using brain recordings and may expose you to soft acoustic sounds while you sleep to see if this stimulation can improve how your brain processes information and strengthens memory.
Many people with epilepsy experience memory and attention problems that go beyond their seizures alone. This research could reveal how sleep quality contributes to these cognitive challenges and whether a simple, non-invasive sound-based treatment during sleep might help restore normal brain function.
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You will spend one night in a sleep monitoring lab wearing electrodes to record your brain activity. Depending on which group you're randomly assigned to, you may hear gentle clicking sounds played through a speaker while you sleep, or you may have a quiet night with no stimulation. The entire study involves one overnight stay, and researchers will test your memory and attention before and after to see if the sound stimulation made a difference.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 1, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
January 2025
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2025.
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Central contact
Temitayo Oyegbile-Chidi, MD
University of California, Davis
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