Deep brain stimulation for memory after brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests if deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve memory and thinking for people who have had a traumatic brain injury. DBS uses a small device placed in the brain to send gentle electrical pulses.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have ongoing memory or thinking problems that started after a head injury.
- Your injury happened at least one year ago.
- You have tried memory medications like donepezil or similar treatments, but they didn't help enough.
- You do not have other brain conditions like active epilepsy or Alzheimer's disease.
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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