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Tests treatment safety and results for Neurologic Disorder
Official title Effectiveness of Music Therapy on Level of Consciousness
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04442971
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- It is known that even in patients with severe disorders of consciousness (DOC), the perception of known stimuli triggers emotional reactions that can be interpreted as an expression of a residual function of consciousness. Music therapy has a long tradition in neurological rehabilitation.
- Time commitment: about 24 months
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 85
You may be able to join if
- early neurological rehabilitation (phase B)
- traumatic brain injury
- disorder of consciousness (coma, UWS, MCS)
- at minimum two weeks after disease onset
- admission to intensive care unit
You likely can't join if
- insufficient cardiorespiratory stability
- fractures or severe infratentorial brain injuries leading to impaired auditory evoked potentials
- previous brain damage
- Known mental disorders (dementia, depression)
- hearing loss or deafness in one or two ears
- wounds that do not allow you to wear headphones
See the full eligibility criteria
- early neurological rehabilitation (phase B)
- traumatic brain injury
- disorder of consciousness (coma, UWS, MCS)
- at minimum two weeks after disease onset
- admission to intensive care unit
- written consent from the patient's legal representative
- Exclusion of pregnancy
- insufficient cardiorespiratory stability
- fractures or severe infratentorial brain injuries leading to impaired auditory evoked potentials
- previous brain damage
- Known mental disorders (dementia, depression)
- hearing loss or deafness in one or two ears
- wounds that do not allow you to wear headphones
- colonization with multi-resistant pathogens
- MRI contraindications
- claustrophobia
- weight\>120 kg
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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 study runs about 24 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 85 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.