Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for Consciousness Disorders
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive treatment called transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) to help people recover consciousness after severe brain injury. The treatment uses mild electrical pulses on specific points on the hands and may help improve awareness and responsiveness.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–80 years old
- Brain injury occurred 7–90 days ago
- Diagnosed with a disorder of consciousness (vegetative state, unresponsive wakefulness state, or minimally conscious state) confirmed by two assessments
- Healthy, intact skin on both hands
- Not taking certain medications continuously (sedatives, some seizure drugs, or certain pain medications)
- No implanted devices like pacemakers, deep brain stimulators, or shunts
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