Zap to wake? new brain stimulation trial hopes to rouse patients from Coma-Like states

NCT ID NCT06896279

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Huashan Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation method called temporal interference stimulation to see if it can safely help people with severe consciousness disorders (like a coma or vegetative state) regain awareness. The study will enroll 20 adults aged 18-75 who have been in a minimally conscious or vegetative state for at least 28 days. Researchers will measure improvements using a standard consciousness scale and compare results to a sham (fake) stimulation group.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Consciousness Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

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DISORDER OF CONSCIOUSNESS TEMPORAL INTERFERENCE STIMULATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
RECRUITING

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200000, China
Department of neurological rehabilitation, Shanghai First Rehabilitation Hospital, Tongji University
RECRUITING

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200000, China

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