New brain test may unlock hidden awareness in coma patients
NCT ID NCT07208942
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 34 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 are unresponsive. Researchers will record EEGs from 45 adults with disorders of consciousness and healthy volunteers. The goal is to create a reliable, objective tool to better diagnose and classify these conditions.
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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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