Quantitative EEG and neuropsychological effects of piracetam and of the association piracetam-lecithin in healthy volunteers

Sannita WG, Balestra V, Rosadini G, Salama M, Timitilli C · 1985 · Neuropsychobiology 14(4). PMID 3835497

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What does this source report?

EEG changes were observed, but the tested neuropsychological measures did not improve. Electrophysiological activity is not synonymous with better cognition.

Population and setting: Healthy volunteers in placebo-controlled single-dose experiments
Evidence type: Human comparative study
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Source language: English
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Acute exposure cannot settle questions about repeated use.
Individual variability and statistical methodology affected EEG interpretation.

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DOI: 10.1159/000118228

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Original source: Sannita WG, Balestra V, Rosadini G, Salama M, Timitilli C. Quantitative EEG and neuropsychological effects of piracetam and of the association piracetam-lecithin in healthy volunteers Neuropsychobiology 14(4). PMID 3835497 1985.

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