Deep brain stimulation for recovery from coma or minimal consciousness
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to stimulate deep parts of the brain using harmless electric fields from the scalp. The goal is to help people who are in a coma or a minimally conscious state after a brain injury to wake up and recover more function.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- The brain injury must have happened more than 28 days ago.
- Doctors must confirm that you are in a coma or minimally conscious state using a standard test called the Coma Recovery Scale.
- The injury must be caused by something like a head injury, stroke, bleeding in the brain, lack of oxygen, infection, or poisoning.
- You must have had a brain MRI and be medically stable.
- Your legally authorized representative must sign a consent form.
- You cannot have active brain or metal implants, uncontrolled epilepsy, or a history of brain or mental health problems before the injury. Also, pregnancy is not allowed.
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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