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Traumatic Brain Injury Clinical Trial in Boston, MA

Access cutting-edge traumatic brain injury treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Boston. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Boston

    Convenient for MA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Boston site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Traumatic Brain Injury Study in Boston

The purpose of this study is to learn more about how brain stimulation affects word finding problems in people who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The type of brain stimulation used is called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). tDCS delivers low levels of electric current to the brain and high definition tDCS (HD-tDCS) delivers the current with multiple electrodes on the scalp. This current is delivered with HD-tDCS to parts of the brain that may help with remembering things. The investigators hope that this can help to improve word finding and memory problems in people with TBI.

Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Age between 18 and 85
Fluent in speaking and reading English
Able to provide informed consent
Has a TBI at least one year prior to enrollment and not related to military experience
Has a confirmation of verbal retrieval difficulties as measured by the Verbal Retrieval Difficulty Interview questions

Exclusion Criteria

Lifetime major or active neurologic conditions (e.g., stroke, epilepsy, brain tumor, dementia, seizure occurrence less than one year ago)
Lifetime major or active cardiovascular conditions (e.g., cardiac arrythmia, heart failure, heart attack)
Current substance use disorder
Lifetime major psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
Severe depression at the time of enrollment (BDI-II \>= 29) or psychiatric ER visits or hospitalization less than 6 months ago prior to enrollment
Current sensory (e.g., blind, deaf) or physical (e.g., severe motor weakness) impairment that interferes with testing
Contraindications for tDCS or MRI
The person cannot be left alone for 8+ hours.
Not verbally communicative.
Currently undergoing and not wishing to discontinue speech and cognitive therapy during study participation.
Incapable of understanding the consent or unable to consent for oneself.
Unable to travel to BIDMC's Berenson-Allen Center

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Boston?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06848140) has an active research site in Boston, MA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Options in Boston, MA

If you're searching for traumatic brain injury treatment options in Boston, MA, this clinical trial (NCT06848140) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Boston research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced traumatic brain injury specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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