The purpose of this study is to determine the early effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in patients with mild traumatic brain injury and persistent post concussion syndrome(PPCS) with cognitive deficits in long term episodic memory and executive function(inhibitory control).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* history of mild traumatic brain injury on hospital admission
* subjective complain of memory and executive function
* must be able to sign the Informed Consent Form
Exclusion Criteria:
* under or over age limits
* no specific complain of memory and executive function
* history of major depression(Beck Inventory\>35)
* drug addiction
* uncontrolled epilepsy
* presence of any metallic prosthesis implant
* presence of cochlear implant
* not able to sign the Informed Consent Form
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial uses brain stimulation to target episodic memory and executive function after a mild traumatic brain injury — is that consistent with the specific cognitive symptoms I'm experiencing, and does my doctor think those are the right targets for my situation?
2Since this is a Phase 2 trial, the safety and effectiveness data is still relatively early — what does my doctor think is known so far about the risks of brain stimulation for post-concussion symptoms, and how does that compare to other treatment options available to me right now?
3The trial is listed as active but no longer recruiting new participants — does my doctor know whether there are similar brain stimulation studies currently enrolling that I might be eligible for, or would a different path make more sense at this stage?
4Neuropsychological tests are being used to measure improvement in memory and executive function — how would my doctor track whether any treatment, inside or outside a trial, is actually helping with those same problems in my day-to-day care?
5Given that this trial is specifically for mild traumatic brain injury with post-concussion symptoms, would my doctor consider my current symptom profile and recovery timeline a good match for this kind of intervention, or are there standard therapies I should try first?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Evidence of improvement of patient's episodic memory and executive function measured by neuropsychological test