A Wrist-Worn Nerve Stimulator for Remediating Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms in Adolescents

Description

The goal of this study is to test a wearable nerve stimulator in adolescents with persistent post-concussive symptoms. The main questions it aims to answer is whether the device will reduce clinical symptom burden, reduce cognitive deficits, and aid in the recovery of clinical symptoms. Participants will wear the device daily for six weeks and complete a series of assessments.

Conditions

Concussion, Brain

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The goal of this study is to test a wearable nerve stimulator in adolescents with persistent post-concussive symptoms. The main questions it aims to answer is whether the device will reduce clinical symptom burden, reduce cognitive deficits, and aid in the recovery of clinical symptoms. Participants will wear the device daily for six weeks and complete a series of assessments.

A Wearable Wrist-Worn Nerve Stimulator for Remediating Autonomic Dysfunction Associated With Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms in Adolescents

A Wrist-Worn Nerve Stimulator for Remediating Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms in Adolescents

Condition
Concussion, Brain
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Columbia

Prisma Health Pediatric Concussion Clinic, Columbia, South Carolina, United States, 29203

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * concussion diagnosis
  • * able to follow simple instruction
  • * able to sit upright in a chair for at least 30 minutes without rest
  • * previous diagnosis of moderate or severe traumatic brain injury
  • * neuropsychiatric conditions of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
  • * neurophysiological conditions of epilepsy, cerebral palsy, or severe sensory disorders

Ages Eligible for Study

10 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of South Carolina,

Study Record Dates

2024-09