Electrophysiologic Biomarkers of Consciousness (EBC) Recovery After Brain Injury
University of Miami
Summary
The purpose of this research study to find out if clinically unconscious acute brain injury patients that show brain activation to music and language on electroencephalogram (EEG) (bedside test) have better outcomes and wake up in the future.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: For ABI Participants * ABI adult (18 years and older) patients who are admitted to the intensive care unit * Unconscious with Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) \<8 on presentation and unable to follow bedside commands. * A negative COVID-19 test on arrival For Healthy Volunteers: * 18 years and older Exclusion Criteria: For All Participants: * \<18 years of age * Pregnant woman * Patients with cardiac arrest on presentation
Interventions
- Diagnostic TestAuditory stimuli
Auditory stimuli (passive, active perturbations)
Locations (2)
- Jackson Memorial HospitalMiami, Florida
- Columbia UniversityNew York, New York