Actively Recruiting
Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation for ICU Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury
Led by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · Updated on 2026-02-18
42
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
104 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The overarching goal of this pilot study is to assess the feasibility and safety of transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation (tan) in ICU patients with TBi and to determine the effect of tan on serum markers of inflammation. exploratory analyses will examine effects on such physiological parameters as blood pressure, heart rate, and intracranial pressure (iCP), as well as measures of neurological function.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation for ICU Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Post-resuscitation Glasgow Coma Scale score of 12 or below and acute trauma-related intradural blood on head CT scan after traumatic brain injury
- Age 18 years or older
- Consent obtained from the legally authorized representative
You will not qualify if you...
- Hemodynamic instability
- Expected imminent death due to severe neurological or systemic injury
- Unclear neurological status caused by paralytic medications or intoxication
- Presence of implanted electrical stimulation devices such as pacemakers or cochlear prostheses
- Abnormal ear anatomy or ear infection
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Significant medical or psychosocial issues that could harm the participant, affect participation, or influence trial results
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, United States, 75390
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Alex Valadka, MD
CONTACT
A
Aisha Qureshi
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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