Brain test using rectal stimulation may unlock hidden awareness in coma patients
NCT ID NCT07208942
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study explores whether measuring brain activity during a gentle rectal balloon stretch can help doctors tell the difference between patients who are minimally conscious and those who appear unresponsive but may have hidden awareness. About 45 adults with long-term consciousness disorders and healthy volunteers will take part. The goal is to develop a new, objective way to classify consciousness levels using EEG brainwave patterns.
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Hangzhou Normal University
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONHangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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The Second People's Hospital of Hefei
RECRUITINGHefei, Anhui, 230000, China
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