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Consciousness DisorderNCT04411719

Outcome Prediction in Patients With Acute Disorders of Consciousness

An observational study of Consciousness Disorder, run by First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University at 1 site in China.

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Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

Prior research has indicated a link between outcomes in patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC) and their responses to emotional auditory stimuli. Given the high degree of uncertainty in acute situations, this study plans to record EEG responses and observe microexpressions in DOC patients during exposure to… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 85 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Consciousness Disorder
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
1 Jan 2022to 1 Dec 2024
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 85 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Unresponsive patients after severe brain injury.

Who may be able to join

  • Patients with acute brain injury (<28 days) in ICU
  • GCS ≤ 8
  • ≥ 2 days after sedation
  • Normal hearing, with auditory startle reflex

Who cannot join

  • Children under 18

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Benyan Luo, Prof contact

0571-87236537

luobenyan@zju.edu.cn

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000

    Benyan Luo, Prof, luobenyan@zju.edu.cn

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Prognosis of Acute DOC

Prior research has indicated a link between outcomes in patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC) and their responses to emotional auditory stimuli. Given the high degree of uncertainty in acute situations, this study plans to record EEG responses and observe microexpressions in DOC patients during exposure to auditory stimuli, with the aim to identify more reliable prognostic indicators. The goal is to uncover potential patterns or signals that can contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of a patient's condition, and thereby provide more accurate prognostication.

Read the detailed description

This study intends to probe the potential of electroencephalography (EEG) and microexpression analysis for predicting the outcomes of acutely unresponsive patients within the intensive care unit (ICU). Previous research has illuminated a relationship between patients' emotional responses to auditory stimuli and their prognosis. However, the predictive utility of these responses in the context of acute conditions remains largely unexplored.

At the onset of the study, participants will undergo EEG monitoring while exposed to a pre-determined set of emotional auditory stimuli. Additionally, the patients' facial expressions will be captured via video for subsequent microexpression analysis.

Follow-up assessments of the patients' status will be conducted at three, six, and twelve-month intervals. Using cutting-edge analytical techniques, the goal is to decode these EEG and microexpression responses. This study aims to identify possible correlations between these findings, the patients' diagnoses, and their respective outcomes over time.

Medical subject headings
Consciousness Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT04411719
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
EEG and Microexpression AnalysisParticipants will be acutely unresponsive ICU patients. They will undergo non-invasive observational procedures, including EEG monitoring during exposure to emotional auditory stimuli, and concurrent video recording for microexpression analysis. Patient outcomes will be assessed at three, six, and twelve-month intervals post-initial observation.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended (GOS-E)

    GOS-E is an extended version of the Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS), which was developed to provide a more detailed assessment of patient functionality and quality of life after experiencing such an injury. It has eight categories: Dead, Vegetative State, Lower Severe Disability, Upper Severe Disability, Lower Moderate Disability, Upper Moderate Disability, Lower Good Recovery, and Upper Good Recovery.

    Measured: Month 1

  2. Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended (GOS-E)

    GOSE will be assessed 3 months after brain injury.

    Measured: Month 3

  3. Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended (GOS-E)

    GOSE will be assessed 6 months after brain injury.

    Measured: Month 6

  4. Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended (GOS-E)

    GOSE will be assessed 12 months after brain injury.

    Measured: Month 12

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 Jun 2020
  2. Study start1 Jan 2022
  3. Primary completion1 Jul 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Dec 2024 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
60 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04411719
Sponsor's protocol ID
Outcome in DOC
Status last verified
May 2023
First submitted
28 May 2020
Last updated
14 Aug 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Consciousness Disorder, run by First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University at 1 site in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Aug 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Benyan Luo, Prof (0571-87236537, luobenyan@zju.edu.cn), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended (GOS-E) (time frame: Month 1). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Aug 2023.

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