Sleep Modulation to Treat Depression
This study is recruiting. It focuses on depression and currently lists participation information in Switzerland.
Key information made simple
This study is looking at whether Auditory closed-loop stimulation can help people with depression or Healthy. Participants take part in Auditory closed-loop stimulation and complete follow-up assessments. Some participants may receive sham treatment instead of the study treatment, and direct benefit is not guaranteed.
Your next step
The official record suggests in-person participation through a university, with sites including University of Geneva. Participation appears to involve guided sessions or support activities with check-ins on how they fit into daily life. The main fit is usually being able to understand the study and consent and meeting the main study requirements, while common reasons not to take part include active substance or alcohol problems that could affect the results and pregnancy or breastfeeding. The official record does not list a formal phase, which usually means this is focused more on feasibility, delivery, or support than a standard drug-development stage.
Questions to ask before joining
- What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
- How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
- What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
- Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?
Things to check before joining
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Estimated enrollment
- Not clearly listed
- Sponsor
- Christoph Nissen
- Sponsor type
- Unknown or unclear
- Study type
- Device
- Intervention type
- Device / app / digital / technology
- Study phase
- Not clearly listed
- Locations
- Switzerland
- Age range
- From 30 Years to 60 Years
- Official registry ID
- NCT06443216
- Official source
- Official registry link
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Key study information
- Official title
- Sleep Modulation to Treat Depression
- Condition
- Depression, Healthy
- Study status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor / lead affiliation
- Christoph Nissen
- Location / country
- Switzerland
- Registry
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- External trial ID
- NCT06443216
Why this study may matter
This study may matter because it adds public evidence around depression. HopeStage presents it as a starting point for understanding the study, checking the official source, and preparing questions with a care team.
For you
Taking part may give access to a new approach being evaluated.
It requires regular follow-up, often through questionnaires or interviews.
Requires travel, with in-person participation in Switzerland.
Registry reference
This page links back to the public source record so people can verify details directly with the registry and research team.
If you want the full study description, eligibility criteria, locations, and sponsor information in the original format, this is the place to check before taking the next step.
- Official title
- Sleep Modulation to Treat Depression
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Official registry link
- Open official registry
- External trial ID
- NCT06443216
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Questions about this study
What is this study trying to understand?
This study is exploring medication or study treatment for people with depression. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. It includes a comparison with a sham comparison. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.
Does this study involve a device, app, or technology?
This appears to be a device / app / digital / technology study. The phase is not clearly listed in the public registry. Phase is mostly relevant for medication studies and some device studies. For this study, it may be more useful to look at what is required, the duration, visits, and eligibility criteria.
Do I need to want to stop or reduce tobacco use to participate?
The public registry appears to mention tobacco, nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, or another addiction-related topic. Ask the study team whether you need to want to stop, reduce, already be abstinent, or simply meet use-related criteria. Eligibility must be confirmed by the study team.
What would I likely need to do?
You may need to use a device, app, or digital tool for a defined period. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.
What should I check about data, monitoring, alerts, and daily use?
If the study uses a device, app, or digital tool, check what data is collected, who can access it, how often you need to use it, and what happens if the tool detects a concerning signal. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.
Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?
The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.
Who is behind this study?
This study is sponsored by Christoph Nissen, which appears to be unknown or unclear. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.
Can I still join this study?
The registry indicates that this study is currently recruiting. This does not mean you are eligible: the study team must confirm the criteria, available locations, and next steps.
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