Music and language may reveal hidden consciousness in brain injury patients
NCT ID NCT04712591
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether unconscious patients with brain injuries who show brain activity in response to music and language on an EEG are more likely to wake up and recover. Researchers will monitor 300 adults in the ICU, along with healthy volunteers, to see if these brain signals can predict better outcomes. The goal is to find a simple bedside test that helps doctors understand a patient's chances of recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help doctors predict which unconscious patients are likely to wake up and recover better after a brain injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment. It may not find a clear link between brain activity and recovery, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Columbia University
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States
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Jackson Memorial Hospital
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33136, United States
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