Brain wave test may unlock hidden awareness in coma patients
NCT ID NCT07455682
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether an EEG (a brain wave test) can better tell the difference between people who are unresponsive but awake and those who show minimal signs of awareness after a severe brain injury. About 42 adults will take part. The goal is to see if brain responses to sounds can predict recovery a year later.
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BDH-Klinik Hessisch Oldendorf
Hessisch Oldendorf, Lower Saxony, 31840, Germany
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