Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (PENFS) in Patients With Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS) (NCT04978571)
A Prospective Study on the Effect of Auricular Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (PENFS) in Patients With Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to test the effect of Auricular Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (a Neurostim device) on children with pain and Post Concussion symptoms. An additional purpose of this study is to demonstrate that PENFS improves functioning in children with post Covid-19 symptoms.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: CHOC Children's — Orange, California
Age range: 11 Years to 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- CHOC Children's — Orange, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (714) 509-8765
Email: pari.mokhtari@choc.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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- Move&Connect: A Program for Youth With Concussion and Their Caregivers. — East York, Ontario
- Assessment of the Efficacy of Medrol Dose Pack for Acute Post-Concussive Headaches — Manhasset, New York
- Personalized Brain Stimulation to Treat Chronic Concussive Symptoms — Westwood, Los Angeles, California
Explore by condition: All Post-Concussion Syndrome clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.