Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (PENFS) in Patients With Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)

Description

The 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.

Conditions

Post-Concussion Syndrome, COVID Long-Haul, COVID-19

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Study overview

The 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.

A Prospective Study on the Effect of Auricular Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (PENFS) in Patients With Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)

Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (PENFS) in Patients With Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)

Condition
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Orange

CHOC Children's, Orange, California, United States, 92868

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Clinical diagnosis of Post-Concussion Syndrome
  • * Post-Concussion Symptoms for at least 3 months along with lack of other explanation for their symptoms
  • * English and Spanish-speaking families
  • * Seizure disorders
  • * Significant developmental delay
  • * Infection or severe dermatological condition of ear
  • * Bleeding disorders
  • * Implanted electrical device
  • * Child is in between the ages 11-18
  • * Child is present at CHOC Neurology clinic post covid-19 symptoms of more than 3 months duration along with lack of other explanation for their symptoms
  • * English-speaking and Spanish-speaking families

Ages Eligible for Study

11 Years to 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Children's Hospital of Orange County,

Study Record Dates

2026-12