Understanding Recovery from Coma and Unconsciousness
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study follows patients who have been in a coma (deep unconsciousness) for at least 24 hours due to a brain injury. Researchers will track how patients recover over time to better understand which factors help predict who will wake up and how well they'll recover.
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Who can take part
- You were 18 years old or older when you came to the hospital
- You've been in a coma (very deep sleep where you don't respond to commands) for at least 24 hours because of a brain injury—such as a head trauma, stroke, lack of oxygen to the brain, or infection
- Your coma is documented by specific neurological measurements (Glasgow Coma Scale scores) showing very low consciousness levels
- You were admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) or did not survive before admission
- Your coma was caused by a direct brain problem, not by overall body infection or organ failure
- We can find or reconstruct your brain responsiveness measurements from the day after you arrived at the hospital
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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