Brain scans reveal dopamine disruption in coma patients

NCT ID NCT06930261

First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how severe brain injury affects dopamine, a chemical important for consciousness. Researchers will use special PET scans and MRI to compare brain images of people in a coma, those who have recovered, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to understand why some people wake up and others don't, which could lead to better treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • CHU de Toulouse

    RECRUITING

    Toulouse, France

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