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Consciousness Disorders clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 7 Consciousness Disorders clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 3 countries (most in United States (4), China (2), Belgium (1)). The most active sponsors are Massachusetts General Hospital (2), First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University (2). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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- 3Countries
Newest Consciousness Disorders clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Focused ultrasound to promote recovery after severe brain injury. | — | Boston, Massachusetts and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Targeted thalamic ultrasound to help recovery after severe brain injury | — | Los Angeles, California and 3 other locations | Recruiting | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Using Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Robotic Mobilization for Patients with Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness | — | New York, New York | Recruiting | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Measuring brain activity to assess consciousness recovery in ICU patients | — | Boston, Massachusetts and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Investigating brain activity and consciousness in patients with severe brain injuries | — | Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant | Recruiting | May 23, 2024 |
| Observing micro-movements in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness | — | Hanzhou, Zhejiang | Recruiting | May 9, 2024 |
| Understanding micro-expressions in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness | — | Hangzhou, Zhejiang | Recruiting | Oct 18, 2023 |
All recruiting trials (7)
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Focused ultrasound to promote recovery after severe brain injury.
This test uses low-intensity focused ultrasound on adults with disorders of consciousness after severe brain injury to see if it improves responsiveness and brain activity.
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Targeted thalamic ultrasound to help recovery after severe brain injury
This will try focused ultrasound to the thalamus to see if it helps people with a prolonged disorder of consciousness after traumatic brain injury.
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Using Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Robotic Mobilization for Patients with Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness
This study is testing if combining a special nerve stimulation treatment with robotic help to move can improve the recovery of patients who have been in a prolonged state of unconsciousness.
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Measuring brain activity to assess consciousness recovery in ICU patients
This study is testing a new method using brain scans to see if it can help doctors understand if ICU patients with severe brain injuries are aware and how likely they are to recover.
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Investigating brain activity and consciousness in patients with severe brain injuries
This study is testing a new way to monitor brain activity in patients with severe brain injuries to see if it can help doctors understand their level of consciousness and improve their treatment.
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Observing micro-movements in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness
This study is trying to see if tiny movements in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness can help us understand their level of awareness and improve their care.
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Understanding micro-expressions in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness
This study is trying to see if watching emotional videos can help understand the tiny facial expressions of patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness and improve how doctors assess their awareness.
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Quick answers
How many Consciousness Disorders clinical trials are recruiting right now?
7, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 3 countries. The most sites are in United States (4 trials), China (2 trials), Belgium (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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