New study peers into Newborns' brains under anesthesia

NCT ID NCT07601854

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will monitor the brain activity of 64 full-term newborns receiving propofol anesthesia for surgery. Researchers aim to identify specific brain wave patterns that show how deeply sedated the baby is. The goal is to improve anesthesia monitoring for this vulnerable group, not to test a new drug or treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: propofol
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors better monitor anesthesia depth in newborns, improving safety during surgery.
What could go wrong: This is an early observational study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to all newborns. It does not test a new treatment or cure.

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ANESTHESIA ANESTHESIA BRAIN MONITOR NEONATAL SURGERY

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