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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stanford Hospital

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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