Monitoring brain signals near the end of life
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial uses a special headset to record brain activity for up to 7 days in people who are very close to death. The goal is to learn more about what happens in the brain during the final moments, which may help future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and have a terminal illness or severe injury
- You have a do-not-resuscitate (DNR/DNI) order in place
- A family member or friend can make decisions for you and agrees to this study
- Your doctor thinks you have 7 days or less to live
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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