Plain-English translation of NCT05922644 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing cervical spinal cord stimulation—a procedure where small electrodes are placed in the upper spinal cord (at the neck level) and programmed to deliver gentle electrical pulses. The goal is to help patients who have lost consciousness after a brain hemorrhage regain awareness and responsiveness. Researchers want to see whether this treatment, combined with standard rehabilitation, works better than rehabilitation alone.
Right now, there is no proven effective treatment for patients who remain unconscious for more than a month after a brain bleed. Early evidence suggests that electrical stimulation of the nervous system may help the brain wake up and recover, but this approach needs careful testing to confirm it's safe and actually helps patients.
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If you join the spinal cord stimulation group, you will have electrodes surgically placed in your upper spine, then receive 21 days of electrical stimulation treatment along with standard brain rehabilitation therapy. If you are in the comparison group, you will receive only the standard rehabilitation care. All participants will have follow-up visits and tests at regular intervals, with a final assessment at 12 months to measure whether consciousness improves and to monitor for any side effects.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 4, 2026 · Not medical advice
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