Can brain waves predict thinking problems after sepsis?
NCT ID NCT07760415
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether brain activity patterns, measured by EEG, can help predict long-term thinking problems in people with sepsis. Researchers will monitor brain waves for 72 hours in 78 ICU patients with different types of inflammation. They will then track cognitive function over time to see if certain brain patterns are linked to memory or thinking issues later.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- EEG monitoring
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify sepsis patients at higher risk for long-term cognitive problems, potentially guiding earlier interventions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The small sample size and focus on a specific ICU population may limit how widely the findings apply.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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