Brain wave study aims to make anesthesia safer
NCT ID NCT07561970
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares brain wave patterns (EEG) in 280 adults receiving either propofol or sevoflurane during heart procedures. The goal is to see if one anesthetic produces different brain activity, which could help predict and prevent postoperative confusion. Participants are French-speaking adults undergoing elective electrophysiological procedures under general anesthesia.
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 sevoflurane
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the safest anesthetic for each patient, potentially reducing the risk of confusion after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures brain waves, so it cannot prove that one anesthetic causes less delirium.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc
RECRUITINGBrussels, 1200, Belgium