Scientists scan brains to see how laughing gas blunts pain and memory
NCT ID NCT06702631
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study uses brain scans (fMRI) to understand how low doses of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) affect the way the brain processes pain and forms memories. Sixty healthy volunteers will have their brains scanned while receiving mild pain stimulation, both with and without the gas. The goal is to learn more about how this common anesthetic works, not to treat any disease.
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