Clinical Trial: Neurophysiological Effects of tPCS and tDCS on Patients With Disorders of Consciousness

Study Status: Not yet recruiting
Recruit Status: Not yet recruiting
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Neurophysiological Effects of tPCS and tDCS on Patients With Disorders of Consciousness

Brief Summary: This study aims at comparing the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation and transcranial pulsed current stimulation on neurophysiological outcomes on patients with disorders of consciousness. This study also aims to evaluate the effects of these techniques on patients' level of consciousness.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Current Primary Outcome: Signal coherence and EEG power as measured by Quantitative electroencephalographic analysis (qEEG) [ Time Frame: It will be measured over the course of about 3 weeks ]

EEG measures cortical electrical activity and examines the dynamic changes.


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Coma Recovery Scale Revised (CRS-R) [ Time Frame: It will be measured over the course of about 3 weeks ]

The CRS-R is a standard clinical protocol used to assess patients' level of consciousness. This test measures the level of response to sensory stimulation, ability to understand language and to communicate.


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Dates:
Date Received: April 11, 2017
Date Started: May 1, 2017
Date Completion: July 2017
Last Updated: April 11, 2017
Last Verified: April 2017