Can brain scans crack the coma code?

NCT ID NCT03308305

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looked at 94 coma patients after cardiac arrest to see if MRI scans could help predict who might wake up. Researchers scanned their brains at different times and tracked their recovery for a year. The goal was to better understand brain damage and help doctors make more informed decisions about treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Maastricht University Medical Center

    Maastricht, Netherlands

  • Radboud University Medical Centre

    Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands

  • Rijnstate Hospital

    Arnhem, Gelderland, 6815 AD, Netherlands

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