Actively Recruiting
An Ethical Approach to Detecting Covert Consciousness
Led by Massachusetts General Hospital · Updated on 2025-09-11
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
282 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Lead Sponsor
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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to develop an ethical approach to developing and deploying novel neurotechnologies to aid in the detection of consciousness and prediction of recovery after brain injury.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
An Ethical Approach to Detecting Covert Consciousness
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients who previously or currently participate in neurotechnology research for disorders of consciousness at Mass General Brigham
- Patients able to understand and answer questions in English
- Patients able to provide informed consent
- Patients undergoing MRI or EEG for clinical detection of consciousness or neuroprognosis
- Family members or surrogate caregivers of patients involved in neurotechnology research for disorders of consciousness at Mass General Brigham
- Family members or surrogates able to understand and answer questions in English
- Family members or surrogates able to provide informed consent
- Family members or surrogate caregivers of patients undergoing MRI or EEG for clinical detection of consciousness or neuroprognosis
- Researchers involved in designing or testing neurotechnologies for disorders of consciousness
- Clinicians caring for patients in coma, vegetative state, or low-level minimally conscious state
- Community leaders, advisors, and policy-makers involved with brain injury and disorders of consciousness
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Michael Young, MD
CONTACT
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Brian Edlow, MD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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