This may be the first study using electrical stimulation, however, similar research has shown TCMS (magnetic), auditory stimulation, light stimulation, and haptics having the same results.
The mechanism this is believed to work through is essentially interrupting the brain during slow-wave sleep which causes the brain to increase the synchronized firing of neurons.
The impact is on more than just memory, downregulation of sympathetic nervous system during sleep, improved immune function, and more.
At https://soundmind.co we are working with auditory stimulation (sound) - a selection of research can be found at https://soundmind.co/research.
The mechanism this is believed to work through is essentially interrupting the brain during slow-wave sleep which causes the brain to increase the synchronized firing of neurons.
The impact is on more than just memory, downregulation of sympathetic nervous system during sleep, improved immune function, and more.