Music may boost brain activity in coma patients, study finds
NCT ID NCT02742506
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looked at whether listening to familiar or favorite music can improve brain responses in people who are in a coma or a minimally conscious state. Researchers measured brain activity when patients heard their own name, with or without music beforehand. They also tested healthy volunteers to compare results. The goal was to understand how music might help boost awareness and cognitive function after severe brain injury.
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Hospices Civils de Lyon - Hôpital Neurologique Pierre Wertheimer - Service de Médecine Physique et Réadaptation
Lyon, 69500, France
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