Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Post-Concussion Symptoms
Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (PENFS) in Patients With Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
- Age
- 11 – 18
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 125 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Orange County · Other
This trial is looking for children aged 11-18 who have Post-Concussion Syndrome and ongoing symptoms for over 3 months. Participants will receive a special nerve stimulation treatment to help with their pain and symptoms.
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome.
- I have had symptoms for more than 3 months.
- I can speak English or Spanish.
- I am aged between 11-18.
- I am visiting the CHOC Neurology clinic.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a seizure disorder.
- I have a significant developmental delay.
- I have an infection or severe skin condition in my ear.
- I have a bleeding disorder.
- I have any implanted electrical device.
- I cannot attend Friday appointments for the Neurostim placements.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe purpose of this study is to test the effect of Auricular Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (a Neurostim device) on children with pain and Post Concussion symptoms. An additional purpose of this study is to demonstrate that PENFS improves functioning in children with post Covid-19 symptoms.
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