Brain wave test could reveal hidden consciousness in coma patients
NCT ID NCT07506928
First seen Apr 10, 2026
Summary
This study aims to develop a new way to detect if a comatose patient has hidden awareness, called cognitive-motor dissociation. Researchers will use painless wrist stimulation and EEG brain wave recordings to look for signs of motor intention. The study will include 50 adults in the ICU with severe brain injury who are in a coma. If successful, this technique could help doctors better understand a patient's level of consciousness and improve prognosis.
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a new way to detect awareness in patients who appear unresponsive, helping doctors give more accurate prognoses.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (50 participants) focused on developing a diagnostic method, not a treatment. The technique may not reliably detect awareness in all patients.
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