Better ways to check consciousness after brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests new ways to better understand and assess consciousness in people who have had a brain injury and are not fully awake or aware. It may help doctors get a clearer picture of your condition and guide future care.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 80 years old.
- You must have a brain injury (from any cause) that has been confirmed by a doctor using brain scans (MRI or CT).
- You must have a low score (under 12) on the Glasgow Coma Scale, which means your consciousness is reduced.
- You must have been healthy before the brain injury, with little or no disability (score of 0 or 1 on the modified Rankin Scale).
- You cannot have significant skull defects, metal implants (like pacemakers or metal clips), a history of seizures or epilepsy, or be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You must not have a life expectancy of less than 3 months due to other serious illnesses.
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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