Brain scans reveal how anesthesia drugs change memory and pain
NCT ID NCT07294092
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how two common anesthesia drugs, ketamine and propofol, change brain activity related to memory and pain. Healthy adults aged 18-59 will have MRI scans and EEG recordings while receiving the drugs alone or together. The goal is to understand brain connectivity, not to treat any condition.
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University of Pittsburgh
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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