Brain scans reveal Fentanyl's signature and its link to pleasure
NCT ID NCT06699953
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looks at how fentanyl changes brain activity using EEG scans in 20 adults having surgery. Researchers want to find a brain signal pattern linked to fentanyl and see if it relates to how much people like the drug. The goal is to better understand the brain's response to opioids, which could help improve pain management and reduce addiction risks.
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Stanford Hospital
Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States
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