Consciousness Clinical Trials

57 recruitingLast updated: May 13, 2026

There are 57 actively recruiting consciousness clinical trials across 10 countries. Studies span Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1. Top locations include Boston, Massachusetts, United States, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China. Updated daily from ClinicalTrials.gov.


Consciousness Trials at a Glance

57 actively recruiting trials for consciousness are listed on ClinicalTrialsFinder across 6 cities in 10 countries. The largest study group is Not Applicable with 27 trials, with the heaviest enrollment activity in Boston, Guangzhou, and Shanghai. Lead sponsors running consciousness studies include Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and University of Liege.

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About Consciousness Clinical Trials

Looking for clinical trials for Consciousness? There are currently 1 studies actively recruiting participants. Clinical trials offer access to new treatments before they are widely available, and every approved therapy in use today was first tested through a clinical trial.

Below you can browse trials, sign up for alerts when new Consciousness trials open, and view eligibility criteria for each study. Each listing includes the study phase, locations, and enrollment details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Consciousness clinical trials

A clinical trial is a carefully designed research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or approaches in human volunteers. Every approved medication and treatment available today was proven safe and effective through clinical trials.

All clinical trials are reviewed and approved by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) — independent committees that evaluate patient safety. Trials follow strict protocols, and your health is monitored closely throughout. You can withdraw at any time.

Not necessarily. Many trials compare the new treatment against the current standard of care, meaning all participants receive active treatment. When placebos are used, they are typically combined with standard treatment, not given alone. The trial description will always specify the design.

Under the Affordable Care Act, most private insurers are required to cover routine patient care costs during a clinical trial. The sponsor typically covers the investigational treatment itself. Medicare also covers routine costs for qualifying trials.

Yes. Participation is completely voluntary. You can withdraw at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your access to standard medical care.

Each trial has specific eligibility criteria — including age, diagnosis, disease stage, prior treatments, and general health. Browse the trials listed above and check their eligibility sections. You can also contact the trial site directly to discuss your situation.

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Phase 4

Efficacy and Safety of Cerebrolysin on Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness

Disorder of ConsciousnessHemorrhagic Stroke
Konkuk University Medical Center12 enrolled1 locationNCT04427241
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Effectiveness of tTIs for Improving Consciousness in Patients With DoC

Disorders of ConsciousnessMinimally Conscious StateVegetative State
Zhujiang Hospital136 enrolled1 locationNCT07539740
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Investigation of Mnesic Capacities in Patients With a Disorder of Consciousness

Disorders of Consciousness
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris175 enrolled2 locationsNCT06959212
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Not Applicable

Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Patients With Disorders of Consciousness

Disorders of Consciousness
Zhujiang Hospital20 enrolled1 locationNCT07284732
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Correlating EEG Dynamics With Consciousness Alteration Under Anesthesia

Altered State of ConsciousnessGeneral Anesthetics
Huazhong University of Science and Technology250 enrolled1 locationNCT07410702
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Assessment of Consciousness With CRS-R and SECONDs

Disorders of Consciousness Due to Severe Brain InjuryMinimally Conscious StateUnresponsive Wakefulness Syndrome
BDH-Klinik Hessisch Oldendorf110 enrolled1 locationNCT07456020
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Not Applicable

Promoting Recovery After Brain Injury Using Focused Ultrasound

Consciousness DisordersDisorders of Consciousness Due to Severe Brain Injury
Massachusetts General Hospital36 enrolled2 locationsNCT07277309
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Not Applicable

Window On the Brain

Disorders of Consciousness
Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta100 enrolled4 locationsNCT06693492
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Not Applicable

REcovery From DEXmedetomidine-induced Unconsciousness

AnesthesiaHealthyConsciousness, Level Altered
Massachusetts General Hospital12 enrolled1 locationNCT06003127
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Micro-expressions in Patients With Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness

Consciousness Disorders
First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University200 enrolled1 locationNCT06088628
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Micro-movements in Patients With Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness

Consciousness Disorders
First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University179 enrolled1 locationNCT06406413
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Not Applicable

Study on the Effectiveness and Safety of Temporal Interference Stimulation in Treating Patients With Severe Consciousness Disorders

Disorder of ConsciousnessTemporal Interference Stimulation
Huashan Hospital20 enrolled2 locationsNCT06896279
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Not Applicable

Robotic vs. Traditional Verticalization in Patients With Severe Acquired Brain Injury: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Disorder of ConsciousnessAcquired Brain Injury
Anna Estraneo118 enrolled6 locationsNCT06469983
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Early Phase 1

REstoring CONsciousness With NEurostimulation of the Central Thalamus: The RECONNECT Study

Disorders of Consciousness
Samuel Snider, MD2 enrolled1 locationNCT07228286
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Not Applicable

Ultrasound Stimulation for Patients in a Disorder of Consciousness

Consciousness DisordersDisorders of Consciousness Due to Severe Brain Injury
University of California, Los Angeles60 enrolled4 locationsNCT06939348
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Diagnosis Value of Interoceptive EEG Indicators by Rectal Stimulation in DoC

Disorders of Consciousness
YiLin Zhao45 enrolled2 locationsNCT07208942
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Spontaneous Eye Blinking in Disorders of Consciousness

Disorders of Consciousness
Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus70 enrolled8 locationsNCT06323031
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Not Applicable

Brain-injured Patients Extubation Readiness Study

Acute brain injuryMechanical VentilationMechanical Ventilator Weaning+2 more
University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand660 enrolled21 locationsNCT04080440
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Screening Emotions in Adolescents at the Hospital for mTBI

Diffuse axonal injuryBrain InjuriesIntracranial Hemorrhages+7 more
University of California, Davis2,592 enrolled6 locationsNCT06370520
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Prognostic Factors to Regain Consciousness

Traumatic Brain InjuryStrokeNeurologic Disorder+2 more
BDH-Klinik Hessisch Oldendorf130 enrolled1 locationNCT04445649