Scientists scan coma Patients' brains to uncover secrets of consciousness
NCT ID NCT01620957
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at brain activity in 43 people in a coma after severe brain injury. Researchers used MRI scans to see how different brain regions communicate, aiming to understand what happens in the brain during coma and as people wake up. No treatment was given; the goal was simply to learn more about consciousness.
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Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Medicale, U825
Toulouse, Haute Garonne, 31059, France
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