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Stimulating After Recovery From Traumatic Brain Injury
RecruitingEarly phase 1Healthy volunteers welcome
Who can join
Ages 18 and older · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults 18 years and older * Diagnosis of a mild to moderate TBI (GCS \> 8 on admission) * Able to perform a computerized assessment * Willing to attend all scheduled appointments * Able to undergo the informed consent process Healthy participants: * Adults 18 years and older * Able to perform a computerized assessment * Willing to attend all scheduled appointments * Able to undergo the informed consent process Exclusion Criteria: * Open wound on scalp * Severe TBI diagnosis or GCS of less than 8 on admission * Non-English speaking * Incarcerated * Implanted defibrillator or pacemaker * Visual impairment that hinders ability to complete computerized assessments Healthy subject exclusion criteria: * Less than 18 years of age * Open wound on scalp * TBI diagnosis * Non-English speaking * Incarcerated * Implanted defibrillator or pacemaker * Visual impairment that hinders ability to complete computerized assessments
About the study
This is a preliminary, prospective interventional study to investigate the feasibility of using transcutaneous alternating current stimulation (TACS) after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) to improve cognitive function and decision-making.
What is being tested
- External non-invasive stimulation (combination product)
- COGED (behavioral)
Sponsor: University of Minnesota · Participants: 30 · Started: Mar 31, 2025
Contact the study team
- David Darrow, MD · Phone: 612-873-7481
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05327829
Locations in the U.S.
| Minnesota | Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.