Wireless EEG headsets reveal Brain's journey into anesthesia

NCT ID NCT03943745

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study used wireless EEG headsets to watch brain activity in 45 healthy adults as they were put under anesthesia with propofol. Researchers focused on slow-wave brain signals to understand how and when people lose consciousness. The goal is to learn more about the brain's response to anesthesia, which could lead to better monitoring tools in the future.

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 successful, this could improve how doctors monitor brain activity during anesthesia, potentially leading to safer and more personalized anesthesia care.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early observational study in healthy volunteers, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to patients with neurological conditions or those undergoing surgery.

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Locations

  • South Karelia Central Hospital

    Lappeenranta, 53130, Finland