Brain injury breakthrough: new test spots hidden awareness
NCT ID NCT07456020
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two different methods to check consciousness in people with severe brain injuries. The goal is to see if a shorter, simpler test works as well as the longer standard one. About 110 patients will take part, and the results could help doctors make better treatment and care decisions.
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BDH-Klinik Hessisch Oldendorf
RECRUITINGHessisch Oldendorf, Lower Saxony, 31840, Germany
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