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taVNS for Disorders of Consciousness
Study Summary
This trial will test a new way to help people who are in a coma or have other disorders of consciousness. The treatment is called transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation, and it involves stimulating the vagus nerve through the ear. The trial will measure the effects of the treatment on patients' behavior and brain activity.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I have brain damage with a known cause.I am currently under heavy sedation with medications like propofol or opioids.My condition is either UWS or MCS as confirmed by a recent CRS-R test.My skin around the ears is healthy and undamaged.Your injury happened between 7 and 90 days ago.You have had neurological disorders in the past.You are pregnant and have medical records to prove it.I am 18 years old or older.
- Group 1: Sham taVNS
- Group 2: Active taVNS
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum capacity of individuals that can participate in this clinical trial?
"Affirmative. As per the records available on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical experiment is actively recruiting participants since its posting on February 9th 2022 and most recently updated on November 14th 2022. The trial aims to enroll 48 patients from a single site."
Does this research endeavor allow for participants aged 40 and above?
"According to this study's eligibility requirements, potential participants must be 18 years of age and younger than 99."
To what demographic is recruitment for this scientific experiment open?
"The requirements for taking part in this clinical experiment are age (between 18 and 99) and semi-consciousness. A maximum of 48 individuals will be allowed to join the trial."
Are there any vacancies remaining in this study?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical experiment is still open for enrolment of patients. It was published on February 9th 2022 and the details have since been updated as recently as November 14th 2022."
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