Health Condition 1: G939- Disorder of brain, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Early Verticalization: Prior to verticalization, airway patency will be ensured, intravenous infusions will be temporarily suspended, ventilator connections will be checked, and externa
Sponsors
KAHER Institution of Physiotherapy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Informed consent given by the substitute decision maker and medical consultatnt Age above 18 years of all the genders Acquired cerebral damage of knowing etiology Diagnosed with MCS as defined by the CRS-R assessment GCS score of 9-12 Within 4 weeks after brain injury Intact ear skin
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unstable vital signs ( blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate or oxygen saturation) Contraindications to verticalization- unstable cervical spine, recent unstable fractures, active deep vein thrombosis in lower limbs, any intravascular devices preventing safe tilt. Significant carotid artery stenosis, significant coronary artery stenosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy , severe anemia, known origin of the syncopal event Contraindications to VNS implanted stimulators such as pacemaker or ICD, severe ear or auricular skin lesions, uncontrolled seizures
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Coma Recovery Scale-Revised 2. Glasgow Coma ScaleTimepoint: Baseline and after four weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Disability rating scale Timepoint: Baseline and after four weeks;Ranchos Los Amigos ScaleTimepoint: Baseline and after four weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSahana Katti
Kle Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi
Outcome results
None listed