Promoting Recovery After Brain Injury Using Focused Ultrasound
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Consciousness Disorders
Disorders of Consciousness Due to Severe Brain Injury
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 79
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 36 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
The overall aim of this study is to develop an intervention that can help recovery in patients surviving severe brain injury but failing to fully recover. In particular, this project aims to (1) determine neurobehavioral responses to low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFUP) in patients with disorders of consciousness (DoC) following brain injury, (2) determine neurophysiologic (EEG) responses to L…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Brain injury resulting in DoC diagnosis, following international guidelines
* At least 18 years of age
* Legally authorized representative (surrogate) available to consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of neurological disorder other than the brain injury
* Metal implant or o…
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