Scientists watch brain waves shift as anesthesia takes hold

NCT ID NCT03943745

First seen May 17, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looked at how brain waves change in healthy people when they are given propofol, a common anesthesia drug. Researchers used wireless devices to track brain activity from the start of anesthesia until the person lost consciousness. The goal was to better understand the brain's response, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • South Karelia Central Hospital

    Lappeenranta, 53130, Finland

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