Acupuncture with mild electricity for consciousness recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a gentle type of acupuncture with mild electrical stimulation on specific points on the hands and feet can help people who have been in a coma, vegetative state, or minimally conscious state for 1 to 6 months after a brain injury. The goal is to see if this treatment can improve their recovery.
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Who can take part
- Has been in a vegetative state or minimally conscious state for at least 28 days but no more than 6 months
- The cause of the condition is known, such as a head injury, stroke, or bleeding in the brain
- Is between 18 and 72 years old
- Has no serious medical problems (like heart, lung, liver, or kidney failure) or a pacemaker
- Did not have major thinking, hearing, or vision problems before the injury
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