Brain waves under the knife: study probes Anesthesia's inner workings
NCT ID NCT07211828
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how two common anesthesia drugs, propofol and alfentanil, change brain activity during a procedure called ERCP (a scope exam of the bile ducts). Researchers will monitor 20 patients' brain waves and pain signals to better understand how these drugs work together. The goal is not to test a new treatment, but to gather knowledge that could improve how anesthesia is given in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- propofol and alfentanil
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better tailor anesthesia doses during procedures like ERCP, potentially improving safety and recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study (20 participants) focused on measuring brain signals, not testing a new treatment. Results may not lead to immediate clinical changes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Wei Gong Memorial Hospital
RECRUITINGMiaoli, Taiwan
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