Slow wave entrainment using a smartwatch: a randomized crossover study

Does slow wave entrainment with a smartwatch increase delta power and sleep quality in healthy adults compared to no intervention?

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN17832710

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-30

Start date

2024-04-08

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-09

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Conditions

Sleep quality in healthy adults Other

Interventions

Active conditions: Slow wave entrainment using a smartwatch. Placebo condition: Participant wears smartwatch but no entrainment is performed. Crossover study where both participants receive placebo o

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 120 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Aged 18-120 years old

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Age less than 18 or above 120 years

Countries

United States of America

Contacts

Public ContactNathan Whitmore

nathanww@media.mit.edu+1 (0)5304002420

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 15, 2026