Ear Stimulation for ICU Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a very small electrical device placed on the ear to see if it can help people with traumatic brain injury recover in the intensive care unit (ICU). The device sends gentle pulses to a nerve that may calm inflammation and improve brain function.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) with a CT scan showing bleeding inside the brain.
- Your Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score was 12 or less after being revived (this is a measure of consciousness).
- A family member or legal guardian can give permission for you to be in the study.
- You do not have a pacemaker, cochlear implant, or other electrical device in your body.
- Your ears are healthy (no infection or unusual shape that would prevent placing a small device on the ear).
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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