Italian tools for assessing awareness and swallowing after severe brain injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests two Italian-language tools to better assess communication and swallowing in adults with severe brain injuries and disorders of consciousness. It aims to validate these tools for use in Italy, which could help care teams understand patient needs more accurately.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must speak Italian as your first language.
- You must have had a severe brain injury at least 28 days ago.
- For one part of the study, you need a stable diagnosis of a disorder of consciousness (like unresponsive wakefulness syndrome or minimally conscious state).
- For another part, you need to be able to visually fixate or track objects with your eyes.
- A family member or legal guardian must give written consent.
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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