Testing new ways to assess consciousness after brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests better assessment methods for people who have disorders of consciousness after a brain injury. It aims to improve how doctors check awareness and recovery, which may help guide treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You have had a brain injury from any cause, confirmed by scans (MRI or CT)
- Your level of consciousness is low (Glasgow Coma Score less than 12)
- You were mostly independent before the brain injury (modified Rankin Scale score under 2)
- Your legal representative agrees to you taking part
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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