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New treatment option for Disorder of Consciousness
Official title Music Intervention and Transcranial Electrical Stimulation for Neurological Diseases
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05706831
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of a musical interventionand non-invasive brain stimulation in neurological patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: to evaluate the residual neuroplastic processes in DOC state related to music exposure to determine the putative modulation of the aforementioned processes and the clinical outcome of DOC patients by non-pharmacological strategies, i.e., electric (tDCS) and music stimulation to evaluate the impact of this intervention on caregiver's burden and psychological distress.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age \> 18 years
- Post-stroke aphasia
- Post-stroke neglect
- Patients with disorders of consciusness (DOC)
You likely can't join if
- No auditory injury
- no hystory of neurological disease
- No hystory of psychiatric disease
- Previous stroke
- use of alcohol and drugs
- premorbid dementia
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bari, Ba, Italy
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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bari, Ba, Italy. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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