Nerve stimulation for recovery after brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation of a nerve in the ear (called vagus nerve stimulation) can help people recover from a recent brain injury. The goal is to see if this treatment improves brain function and overall recovery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must have a traumatic brain injury or a bleeding in the brain from a ruptured aneurysm, confirmed by a brain scan.
- You cannot have an autoimmune disease or cancer.
- You cannot be pregnant.
- You must be able to 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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