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New treatment option for Disorder of Consciousness
Official title Electro-acupuncture to Treat Disorder of Consciousness
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06268236
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- With the rapid development of life support technology, more and more people can survive severe brain injury. Some survivors regain consciousness after a period of coma, however, many patients develop prolonged disorders of consciousness (DOC), which poses a therapeutic challenge for clinicians and a heavy burden for their families.
- 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 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 18 years;
- With cerebral damage due to TBI；
- Diagnosed with UWS or MCS based on at least two CRS-R assessments;
- From 4 to 16 weeks from the onset of brain injury;
- Informed consent obtained.
You likely can't join if
- With a history of neurological or psychiatric disorder prior to the brain injury;
- With uncontrolled seizures or status epilepticus;
- Unstable vital signs and requiring the use of vasoactive agents;
- With the use of general anesthetics or central acting sedative;
- Without intact skin at acupoints or sham points;
- Concomitant medical illness that would interfere with the outcome assessments and/or follow-up
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥ 18 years;
- With cerebral damage due to TBI；
- Diagnosed with UWS or MCS based on at least two CRS-R assessments;
- From 4 to 16 weeks from the onset of brain injury;
- Informed consent obtained.
- With a history of neurological or psychiatric disorder prior to the brain injury;
- With uncontrolled seizures or status epilepticus;
- Unstable vital signs and requiring the use of vasoactive agents;
- With the use of general anesthetics or central acting sedative;
- Without intact skin at acupoints or sham points;
- Concomitant medical illness that would interfere with the outcome assessments and/or follow-up
- Pregnant patients;
- Currently participating in other investigational trials;
- High likelihood of not adhering to the study treatment or the follow-up regimen
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. 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.