Stimulating After Recovery From Traumatic Brain Injury

Description

This is a preliminary, prospective interventional study to investigate the feasibility of using transcutaneous alternating current stimulation (TACS) after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) to improve cognitive function and decision-making.

Conditions

TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)

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Study overview

This is a preliminary, prospective interventional study to investigate the feasibility of using transcutaneous alternating current stimulation (TACS) after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) to improve cognitive function and decision-making.

Stimulating After Recovery From Traumatic Brain Injury

Stimulating After Recovery From Traumatic Brain Injury

Condition
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Minneapolis

Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55415

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Adults 18 years and older
  • * Diagnosis of a mild to moderate TBI (GCS \> 8 on admission)
  • * Able to perform a computerized assessment
  • * Willing to attend all scheduled appointments
  • * Able to undergo the informed consent process
  • * Adults 18 years and older
  • * Able to perform a computerized assessment
  • * Willing to attend all scheduled appointments
  • * Able to undergo the informed consent process
  • * Open wound on scalp
  • * Severe TBI diagnosis or GCS of less than 8 on admission
  • * Non-English speaking
  • * Incarcerated
  • * Implanted defibrillator or pacemaker
  • * Visual impairment that hinders ability to complete computerized assessments

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Minnesota,

David Darrow, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Minnesota

Study Record Dates

2028-01-15