Spinal cord stimulation for consciousness after brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether spinal cord stimulation can help people who have been minimally conscious for months after a brain injury. It aims to improve awareness and responsiveness by using mild electrical pulses.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old
- You must have been in a minimally conscious state for 3–12 months after a brain injury (like trauma, bleeding, or stroke)
- Your brain structure must be stable, with no need for additional skull surgery or shunts
- You must show some signs of awareness, like responding to pain, tracking with your eyes, or understanding emotions
- Your vital signs (temperature, breathing) must be stable, and your level of consciousness should not have changed in the last month
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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