Brain Stimulation for Chronic Concussion Symptoms
Personalized Brain Stimulation to Treat Chronic Concussive Symptoms
Recruiting
Phase 2
Interventional Study
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Concussion, Brain
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Head Injury
Headache
Dizziness
Cognitive Symptom
Dysautonomia
Anxiety
Irritability; Syndrome
Depression
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 75 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people aged 18-65 who have ongoing symptoms after a concussion or mild brain injury. Participants will receive brain stimulation treatment at UCLA over several visits to see if it helps improve their symptoms.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have had a mild traumatic brain injury in the last 12 months.
- I am aged 18-65.
- I have a high burden of post-concussive symptoms.
You may not be able to join if
- I have objective neurologic deficits.
- I have ongoing post-concussive symptoms from a previous injury within the last 2 years.
- I have a history of TMS therapy.
- I have contraindications for TMS or MRI.
- I have severe health problems that could interfere with the trial.
- I actively abuse alcohol or illicit drugs.
- I cannot speak and read English.
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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About This Trial
The goal of this study is to investigate a new treatment for chronic symptoms after concussion or mild traumatic brain injury in people aged 18-65 years old. Chronic symptoms could include dizziness, headache, fatigue, brain fog, memory difficulty, sleep disruption, irritability, or anxiety that occurred or worsened after the injury. These symptoms can interfere with daily functioning, causing dif…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) defined in accord with the World Health Organization criteria in the last 12 months
* age 18-65 at the time of the mTBI
* high burden of post-concussive symptoms defined as a score \>=20 on the Rivermead Post-Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire…
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