Alpha brain stimulation for disorders of consciousness
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called alpha tACS to see if it can help people with disorders of consciousness, such as being in a vegetative or minimally conscious state. It may offer a new way to improve awareness and responsiveness.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with a disorder of consciousness (vegetative state or minimally conscious state) for 3 to 12 months after a traumatic brain injury.
- You do not have evidence of recovering from the minimally conscious state.
- You do not have active epilepsy or major pre-existing brain or nervous system disorders.
- You do not have a large missing piece of skull (craniectomy) without a replacement, open scalp wounds, metal implants inside your brain (except titanium), or implanted electronic devices like a pacemaker.
- You can safely have an MRI (no non-MRI-compatible devices, metal fragments, or recent tattoos).
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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