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NCT04978571 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (PENFS) in Patients With Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)

A NA study of COVID-19 and Post-Concussion Syndrome, sponsored by Children's Hospital of Orange County.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
125
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04978571: Recruiting NA study of COVID-19 and Post-Concussion Syndrome, sponsored by Children's Hospital of Orange County.

NCT04978571 is a NA study of COVID-19 and Post-Concussion Syndrome that is actively recruiting participants, run by Children's Hospital of Orange County. The registered enrollment target is 125 participants, below the 38,465-participant average among 298 other COVID-19 trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04978571, a NA study of COVID-19 and Post-Concussion Syndrome, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Children's Hospital of Orange County.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
125 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the effect of Auricular Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (a Neurostim device) on children with pain and Post Concussion symptoms. An additional purpose of this study is to demonstrate that PENFS improves functioning in children with post Covid-19 symptoms.

Primary Outcome

With the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment, percentiles indicate functioning assessment after a concussion. Having a higher score on this assessment implies having a worse outcome assessment.

Interventions

  • DEVICE percutaneous electrical nerve-field stimulation, PENFS
  • DEVICE percutaneous electrical nerve-field stimulation, PENFS (sham device)
  • DEVICE percutaneous electrical nerve-field stimulation, PENFS (COVID active device)

Study Locations (1)

California

  • CHOC Children's - Orange

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 125 participants
Start Date 2021-02-01
Est. Completion 2027-01
Phase NA

What NCT04978571 shows while recruiting

NCT04978571 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 125 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 38,465-participant average among 298 other COVID-19 trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).

The record links to 3 conditions, with COVID-19 appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which percutaneous electrical nerve-field stimulation, PENFS is the first listed.

NCT04978571 reports a single indexed study location in California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04978571 about?

NCT04978571 is a clinical study titled "Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (PENFS) in Patients With Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)". The purpose of this study is to test the effect of Auricular Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (a Neurostim device) on children with pain and Post Concussion symptoms. An additional purpose of this study is to demonstrate that PENFS improves functioning in children with post Covid-19 ...

What is the current status of trial NCT04978571?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 125 participants. The study started on 2021-02-01. Estimated completion is 2027-01.

What conditions does trial NCT04978571 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: COVID-19, Post-Concussion Syndrome, COVID Long-Haul.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04978571?

The interventions under investigation include: percutaneous electrical nerve-field stimulation, PENFS (DEVICE), percutaneous electrical nerve-field stimulation, PENFS (sham device) (DEVICE), percutaneous electrical nerve-field stimulation, PENFS (COVID active device) (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04978571?

This trial is sponsored by Children's Hospital of Orange County, which has 13 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04978571 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT04978571's enrollment target sits among peer trials

125 187th of 298 higher than 112 of 298 other COVID-19 trials

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