Testing a brain assessment and stimulation system for unconsciousness
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies a device and plan to assess brain function and deliver an intervention in people who are in a coma, minimally conscious state, or unresponsive arousal state after brain injury, stroke, or lack of oxygen. If you qualify, it may help doctors understand and potentially improve brain function over time.
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Who can take part
- Be between 14 and 80 years old (depending on whether it’s acute or prolonged)
- Have a diagnosis such as coma, minimally conscious state, or unresponsive arousal syndrome
- Your unconsciousness must be from brain injury, stroke, or lack of oxygen (hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy)
- You must be right-handed
- A family member must be able to sign the informed consent form
- You should not have uncontrolled seizures or ongoing involuntary movements during the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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