Brain scans reveal clues about consciousness in coma patients
NCT ID NCT01620957
First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looked at brain activity in 43 people in a coma after severe brain injury. Researchers used MRI scans to see how different brain regions communicate, especially the default-mode network (DMN), which is active when we are awake and daydreaming. The goal was to see if changes in this network relate to a person's level of consciousness and their chance of recovery. No new treatments were tested; this was an observational study to better understand the brain during coma.
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Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Medicale, U825
Toulouse, Haute Garonne, 31059, France
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