Inside the brain: how a common sedative eases pain
NCT ID NCT04656470
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how a low dose of the sedative drug dexmedetomidine affects pain signals in the brain. Researchers used brain scans to measure changes in fluid flow. 17 healthy adults took part. The goal was to understand the drug's pain-relieving effects, not to test a new treatment.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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