Brain wave device may help detect pain in dementia patients
NCT ID NCT06256666
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a brain wave monitor (EEG) could objectively measure pain in 30 people with cognitive decline who struggle to describe their pain. Researchers used a standard hospital device (BIS) and machine learning to find brain signals linked to pain. The goal is to develop a tool that helps caregivers and doctors assess pain more accurately in this vulnerable group.
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 research could lead to a reliable, objective way to measure pain in people with dementia or cognitive decline, improving their care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 30 participants. The findings are exploratory and need to be confirmed in larger, more diverse groups before any practical tool can be developed.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Santa maria maddalena Hospital
Volterra, Pisa, 56048, Italy
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