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New treatment option for Disorder of Consciousness
Official title Awareness Detection and Communication in Disorders of Consciousness
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03827187
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- STUDY OVERVIEW Brain injury can result in a loss of consciousness or awareness, to varying degrees. Some injuries are mild and cause relatively minor changes in consciousness.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 10 to 80
You may be able to join if
- Study 1 - Initial assessment/screening
- Disorder of consciousness or low awareness state diagnosis ranging from unclear diagnosis in low awareness states, vegetative state and minimally...
- acute, post-acute patients where appropriate
You likely can't join if
- Participants with brain related diseases or illnesses (e.g., progressive neurological condition or uncontrolled epilepsy) or suffer from pain (these...
- Current consumption of medications that cause excessive fatigue or adversely affect cognitive functioning
- Where English is not the individual's first language
- Participant with excessive uncontrollable arm or head movement or teeth grinding as EEG signal quality will be degraded significantly. Study 2 - BCI...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Dublin, Ireland
- Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
- Antrim, United Kingdom
- Barnsley, United Kingdom
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Hull, United Kingdom
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- London, United Kingdom
- Londonderry, United Kingdom
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- Portadown, United Kingdom
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Warwick, United Kingdom
- Worcester, United Kingdom
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 10 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Dublin, Ireland; Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom; Antrim, United Kingdom; Barnsley, United Kingdom; Belfast, United Kingdom; Bristol, United Kingdom and 10 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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