Status:
RECRUITING
Efficacy of EFA in Acquired Brain Injury
Lead Sponsor:
Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus
Conditions:
Acquired Brain Injury
Comparative Effectiveness Research
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Acquired brain injury (ABI) is one of the biggest cause of death and disability in the world. Patients with ABI often have difficulties with swallow and breath. The study purpose is to evaluate if th...
Detailed Description
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is one of the most frequent cause of death and disability worldwide. Swallowing disorders and cough insufficiency followed by pulmonary infections and a bad secretions mana...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age higher than 18 years old;
- Hospitalization after diagnosis of Acquired Brain Injury (both traumatic and vascular)
- Levels of Cognitive Functioning Scale (LCFS) score between 1and 5;
- Presence of spontaneous breathing, at least during the day
Exclusion
- Need of mechanical ventilation for more than 12 hours a day;
- Presence of tracheal stoma not properly healed after the removal of the tracheal cannula.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 19 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05993364
Start Date
February 19 2024
End Date
December 1 2025
Last Update
August 9 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi - Centro Ettore Spalenza
Rovato, BS, Italy, 25038