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NCT07485361 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
fNIRS for Disorders of Consciousness
A clinical trial, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- 55
- Enrollment target
NCT07485361 is a clinical trial that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of California, Los Angeles. The registered enrollment target is 55 participants.
The verdict
NCT07485361 is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- 55 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn whether functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) can measure brain activity in healthy adults and in people with disorders of consciousness (DoC) in the neuro-intensive care unit (Neuro-ICU). DoC include conditions such as coma and minimally conscious state that occur after severe brain injury. These conditions make it difficult to assess a person's level of awareness because many clinical tests rely on observable behaviors such as speaking or moving, which are commonly impaired after brain injury. The main questions the study aims to answer are: * Can fNIRS detect changes in brain activity in healthy adults when they receive sensory stimulation or perform mental tasks? * Can the same fNIRS protocol be used in patients with disorders of consciousness in the Neuro-ICU to measure brain responses and determine whether the method is feasible in this clinical setting? The investigators will first study healthy adult volunteers to establish baseline brain responses and determine which tasks produce the most reliable signals. The protocol will then be applied to patients with disorders of consciousness admitted to the Neuro-ICU. Participants will take part in a single research session lasting about 30 to 45 minutes while wearing the lightweight fNIRS headband that measures brain oxygen levels using near-infrared light. During the session, participants will: * Wear a non-invasive fNIRS headband placed on the forehead * Receive gentle sensory stimulation (for example, compression devices on the legs or hands) * Listen to sounds or spoken sentences * Perform guided mental tasks such as imagining walking through their home or imagining moving a limb The study does not test a treatment and will not change medical care. The goal is to determine whether fNIRS can safely and reliably measure brain activity at the bedside and provide preliminary information that may help guide future research on improving the assessment of
Interventions
- OTHER Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Monitoring
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 55 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-05-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12 |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07485361 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 55 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of California, Los Angeles, which has 897 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Monitoring is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07485361 about?
NCT07485361 is a clinical study titled "fNIRS for Disorders of Consciousness". The goal of this observational study is to learn whether functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) can measure brain activity in healthy adults and in people with disorders of consciousness (DoC) in the neuro-intensive care unit (Neuro-ICU). DoC include conditions such as coma and minimally cons...
What is the current status of trial NCT07485361?
This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 55 participants. The study started on 2026-05-01. Estimated completion is 2026-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07485361?
The interventions under investigation include: Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Monitoring (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07485361?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles, which has 897 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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