Clinical trials
Minimally Conscious State clinical trials
Below are recruiting minimally conscious state clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 9 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04978857Recruiting
Virtual reality for people with minimal consciousness
This study tests whether guided virtual reality (“VR”) and other senses-based stimulation can help patients in a state of minimal consciousness become more aware. It focuses on whether the experience is safe and tolerable, with the goal of supporting awakening.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06931665Recruiting
Animal therapy for patients in a minimally conscious state
This study tests whether interacting with therapy animals (like dogs) can improve brain activity and well-being in people who have a severe brain injury and are in a minimally conscious state. It aims to see if this gentle, supportive therapy may help with recovery.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT07456020Recruiting
Measuring awareness after brain injury in the ICU
This study checks how awake and aware you are using two standard checklists (CRS-R and SECONDs). It's for people with recent brain injuries in intensive care who are still very dependent.
Hessisch Oldendorf, Lower SaxonyAges 18 years+ - NCT07485361Recruiting
Brain scanning in disorders of consciousness
This trial uses a portable brain scanner (fNIRS) to study brain activity in people with disorders of consciousness, like coma or minimally conscious states. It may help doctors better understand and track recovery in these patients. Healthy volunteers are also needed as a comparison group.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07539740Recruiting
Brain Stimulation to Help Improve Consciousness After Brain Injury
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial theta-burst stimulation (tTIs) can help patients recover consciousness after severe brain injury. The treatment aims to improve responsiveness in people in vegetative states or minimally conscious states.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07074678Enrolling by invitation
Predicting recovery in early consciousness disorders
This study uses brain scans to understand how people with severe brain injuries may recover consciousness. It is for patients who have had a recent brain injury and are in a coma, vegetative state, or minimally conscious state.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06851156Recruiting
Brain stimulation for disorders of consciousness after severe injury
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation called transcranial temporal interference stimulation to see if it can help people with severe brain injury who are in a vegetative or minimally conscious state. It uses gentle electrical currents to try to improve awareness and recovery.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–65 - NCT06236503Recruiting
Brain stimulation for minimally conscious state
This trial tests a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to see if it can help people in a minimally conscious state. The goal is to improve awareness and responsiveness.
Messina, ItaliaAges 18–75 - NCT07719595Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for coma after brain injury
This trial tests if a gentle electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve (a nerve in the neck) can help people regain consciousness after a severe traumatic brain injury. It is for patients who are in a coma or minimally conscious state, and the treatment is given along with standard ICU care.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for minimally conscious state?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 9 recruiting minimally conscious state studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a minimally conscious state trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a minimally conscious state trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.