Predicting recovery in early consciousness disorders
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses brain scans to understand how people with severe brain injuries may recover consciousness. It is for patients who have had a recent brain injury and are in a coma, vegetative state, or minimally conscious state.
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Who can take part
- You had a recent brain injury (like from a stroke, bleeding in the brain, lack of oxygen, head trauma, or infection).
- You are unable to follow commands because of a disorder of consciousness, such as a coma, vegetative, or minimally conscious state.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are enrolled within 28 days of your brain injury.
- You do not have a condition that would make an MRI unsafe (like certain metal implants in your body).
- You are not expected to pass away soon or have already begun end-of-life care.
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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