Brain stimulation and herbal injection for consciousness after head injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a combination of two treatments for people with consciousness problems after a head injury: a gentle brain stimulation method called tDCS (applied to the back of the brain) and an herbal injection called XingNaoJing. The goal is to see if this combination helps improve consciousness and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 80 years old.
- You must have a disorder of consciousness (like coma, vegetative state, or minimally conscious state) that started after a head injury.
- The head injury must have happened more than one month ago.
- Your consciousness level must have been stable for at least 2 weeks before joining.
- You must not have a skull defect or a large area of skull repair.
- A legal representative (like a family member) must sign a consent form for you to participate.
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