Eye Blinking in Disorders of Consciousness
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how people with disorders of consciousness (like being in a coma or a minimally conscious state) blink their eyes. Researchers want to see if eye blinking patterns can tell us more about their awareness, which may help with treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with a disorder of consciousness (like unresponsive wakefulness syndrome or minimally conscious state) based on several evaluations.
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your brain injury happened within the last 6 months.
- You had a sudden brain injury caused by something like trauma, stroke, or lack of oxygen.
- You do not have any pre-existing neurological or psychiatric conditions (like epilepsy or depression).
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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