Testing a helmet for brain stimulation in consciousness disorders
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a special helmet that uses ultrasound to stimulate the brain in people with disorders of consciousness caused by brain injury. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and possible to do.
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Who can take part
- You have a severe brain injury from trauma, lack of oxygen, or another acute cause.
- Your level of consciousness is low (Glasgow coma scale below 13) when not on strong sedation.
- There is no other clear reason for your low consciousness, like a metabolic problem or seizures.
- Pressure inside your skull is normal or believed to be normal by a doctor.
- It is safe for you to be moved to an MRI machine for about 45 minutes.
- You do not have active seizures, are not on full blood thinners, and do not have incompatible implants.
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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