Aromatherapy massage for brain injury recovery in intensive care
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special massage with pleasant scents (aromatherapy) can help improve thinking and sensory function in patients recovering from a brain injury in the intensive care unit (ICU). It may help your brain recover and improve your awareness and senses.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with a recent brain injury (such as from trauma or stroke).
- Your consciousness score (Glasgow Coma Scale) is between 6 and 12.
- You are either on a breathing tube or receiving oxygen.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You do not have conditions that make you sensitive to smells, like asthma or epilepsy.
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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