Temporal interference brain stimulation for consciousness disorders
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation called temporal interference (TI) to see if it can help people with severe disorders of consciousness. If you or your loved one has been in a minimally conscious or vegetative state for at least a month and is medically stable, this study may be an option.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 75 years old.
- You must have been in a minimally conscious or vegetative state for at least 28 days.
- You must be medically stable: normal temperature, steady vital signs, able to breathe on your own, and okay to have an MRI scan.
- You cannot have metal in your head, a pacemaker, or other implanted electronic devices.
- You cannot have poorly controlled epilepsy, a brain infection or tumor, or an allergy to electrode gel or adhesives.
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