Vagus nerve stimulation for acute brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation can help people recovering from a traumatic brain injury or a type of stroke caused by a burst aneurysm. It aims to see if this treatment improves outcomes during the early phase of care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury or a subarachnoid hemorrhage from a ruptured aneurysm (confirmed by CT or MRI).
- You do not have an autoimmune disease or cancer.
- You are not pregnant.
- You or your legal representative can give informed consent to participate.
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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