NCT02714491

Brief Summary

Aim of the study is to define if the auditory stimulation during stepping verticalization sessions with "Erigo" is able to modify the cerebral electric activity or improve consciousness in patients affected by vegetative state or minimally conscious state.

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Enrollment
15

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2015

Completed
9 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 10, 2016

Completed
11 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 21, 2016

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

September 30, 2016

Status Verified

September 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

March 10, 2016

Last Update Submit

September 29, 2016

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • change in Coma Recovery Scale revised score

    0 and 35 days

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • change in Levels of Cognitive Functioning score

    0 and 35 days

  • change in Disability Rating Scale score

    0 and 35 days

  • change in quantitative EEG parameters

    0 and 35 days

  • change in Glasgow Coma Scale score

    0 and 35 days

Study Arms (3)

Music

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Erigo + Music: During each stepping verticalization session the patient receives auditory stimulation (earphones) with previously preferred music

Other: Erigo + Music

Metronome

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Erigo + Metronome: During each stepping verticalization session the patient receives auditory stimulation (earphones) with a metronome (rhythmic with the stepping movement)

Other: Erigo + Metronome

Silence

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Erigo + Silence: During each stepping verticalization session the patient does note receive any auditory stimulation.

Other: Erigo + Silence

Interventions

The patients receive daily conventional physiotherapy + fifteen 30-minutes stepping verticalization sessions with "Erigo" (3/week for 5 consecutive weeks) and musical stimulation.

Music

The patients receive daily conventional physiotherapy + fifteen 30-minutes stepping verticalization sessions with "Erigo" (3/week for 5 consecutive weeks) and metronome stimulation.

Metronome

The patients receive daily conventional physiotherapy + fifteen 30-minutes stepping verticalization sessions with "Erigo" (3/week for 5 consecutive weeks), without auditory stimulation.

Silence

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Vegetative State or Minimally Conscious State diagnosis
  • \>3 months from acute brain injury

You may not qualify if:

  • No clinical stability
  • Sepsis
  • Orthopaedic contraindications for verticalization
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • weight \>130 Kg
  • height \>210 cm

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Ospedale Generale di Zona Moriggia Pelascini

Gravedona Ed Uniti, CO, 22015, Italy

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Consciousness Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurobehavioral ManifestationsNeurologic ManifestationsNervous System DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsNeurocognitive DisordersMental Disorders

Central Study Contacts

Giuseppe Frazzitta, MD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 10, 2016

First Posted

March 21, 2016

Study Start

June 1, 2015

Primary Completion

June 1, 2017

Last Updated

September 30, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-09

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