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Deep Brain Stimulation for Traumatic Brain Injury

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Traumatic Brain Injury
Registration Number
NCT01277952
Lead Sponsor
Ali Rezai, MD
Brief Summary

The study will evaluate the benefit of Deep Brain Stimulation for subjects with severe disability due to Traumatic Brain Injury.

Detailed Description

The study will evaluate the benefit of Deep Brain Stimulation for subjects with severe disability due to Traumatic Brain Injury. DBS has been proven safe and efficacious for remediation of multiple neurological conditions. It is the hope of the study team that the protocol will provide further insight into the potential of DBS to improve the quality of life and functioning of persons with severe disability due to TBI and at the same time can provide new clinical insights that will improve treatment for the entire spectrum of injury severity.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
4
Inclusion Criteria
  • 24 months post traumatic brain injury Scores in Severe range of the Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended Evidence of impaired cognitive functioning Medically and neurologically stable
Exclusion Criteria
  • Medical contraindications for surgery Evidence of substance abuse in the last 12 months Current Diagnosis of major depressive disorder current participation in rehabilitation services Co-morbid conditions that would interfere with study activities

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Improvement in Brain Functioning16 months

Brain functioning improvement in functional independence, community participation and subjective well-being.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Ohio State University Medical Center

🇺🇸

Columbus, Ohio, United States

The Ohio State University Medical Center
🇺🇸Columbus, Ohio, United States

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