Measuring awareness after brain injury in the ICU
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study checks how awake and aware you are using two standard checklists (CRS-R and SECONDs). It's for people with recent brain injuries in intensive care who are still very dependent.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a brain injury from lack of oxygen, a head injury, or a stroke.
- You are currently in an intensive care unit or a high-dependency unit.
- Your injury happened less than 3 months ago.
- You have very low scores on a daily living skills test (Early Rehabilitation Barthel Index < 30).
- You don't have a prior brain injury or major psychiatric disorder.
- You are not still being sedated and can understand German (or don't have severe aphasia).
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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