Acupuncture after head injury to support brain recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial studies whether acupuncture, started soon after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), can improve recovery in people with certain injury features. It may help by testing a non-drug therapy as an add-on to standard care.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 20 years old
- Your Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is greater than 8
- Your loss of consciousness was less than 24 hours ago
- You can safely receive acupuncture based on your physical condition
- You can understand the study and sign informed consent
- You can start acupuncture within 2 weeks after your TBI diagnosis
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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