Aromatherapy Massage to Help Brain Injury Patients Wake Up
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether aromatherapy massage combined with gentle sensory stimulation can help patients recovering from acute brain injury improve their thinking and awareness while in intensive care. Researchers believe the combination of massage and calming scents may help patients wake up and regain mental function more quickly.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with acute brain injury (sudden, severe head or brain damage)
- Your Glasgow Coma Score is between 6 and 12 (a measure of consciousness after brain injury)
- You are on a breathing tube or receiving oxygen support
- You are 18 years old or older
- Your vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen) have been stable for at least 24–48 hours
- You do not have epilepsy, asthma, or other conditions that make you sensitive to strong smells
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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