Scientists to scan dying brains for hidden signals of consciousness
NCT ID NCT07477028
First seen Mar 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This observational study will use a non-invasive brain-computer interface and artificial intelligence to detect and record brain activity in terminally ill patients immediately after clinical death. Researchers aim to capture organized neurocognitive signals, such as gamma waves, that may occur during the transition from clinical to cellular death. The study will enroll 20 adults with a do-not-resuscitate order and expected survival of 7 days or less.
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide the first scientific evidence of organized brain activity after clinical death, potentially reshaping our understanding of consciousness and near-death experiences.
What could go wrong
This is a very early feasibility study with only 20 participants. It may fail to detect clear signals due to noise or rapid brain deterioration, and results may not generalize to broader populations.
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