Ketamine sedation may trigger hidden brain activity, study finds
NCT ID NCT06741930
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at whether the sedative ketamine can cause seizure-like brain activity in people without epilepsy. Researchers monitored 300 adults undergoing a routine stomach scope procedure using EEG brain scans. They compared ketamine to two other common sedatives, midazolam and propofol, to see which was safest.
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Haseki Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34265, Turkey (Türkiye)
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