๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-15

Music Therapy for Comatose Brain Injured Patients (NCT07544602)

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Mercy Health Ohio

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this single-arm observational study is to determine whether alpha music therapy, initiated early in the recovery period, can improve cognitive function for severe traumatic brain injury patients when compared to historic controls. Participants will listen to selected music through headphones. The investigators will compare cognitive function between groups at three time points: ICU discharge, hospital discharge, and three months after injury.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital โ€” Youngstown, Ohio

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital โ€” Youngstown, Ohio
  • St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital โ€” Youngstown, Ohio

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (330) 480-3907

Email: dunham.michael@sbcglobal.net

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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