Understanding recovery of consciousness after brain hemorrhage
Official title: RECONFIG - REcovery of CONsciousness Following Intracerebral hemorrhaGe
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-10604349 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how people who have had a brain hemorrhage and show signs of being aware can recover their consciousness, using a simple brain test to help understand their progress and find better ways to support their recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | June 15, 2019 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $616,022 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NS106014-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10604349 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who have experienced an acute brain hemorrhage and are currently in a state of unconsciousness.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a brain hemorrhage or those who are already conscious and functioning may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how patients recover consciousness following a brain hemorrhage, a type of acute brain injury. It focuses on a specific group of patients who show signs of cognitive motor dissociation (CMD), where they can respond to commands despite appearing unconscious. By using a bedside EEG test to measure brain activity, the study aims to track the recovery trajectory of these patients over time. The goal is to improve prognostication and develop better treatment strategies for those affected by brain injuries.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recovery outcomes and better quality of life for patients who have suffered a brain hemorrhage.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results in understanding cognitive motor dissociation and its implications for recovery, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Claassen, Jan — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Claassen, Jan
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.