Facial expression; Electroencephalogram; MRI: Recording facial expressions of participants, EEG recordings, and MRI scans.
Study summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the microexpressions in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Inducing micro-expression changes in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness through various emotional stimuli, and further to achieve precise classification of their levels of consciousness.
* Detecting micro-expressions in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness to assist clinical diagnosis of levels of consciousness, e.g., complement the disgnosis of clinical scales such as CRS-r scale.
* By monitoring micro-expression changes in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness, researchers can explore their residual brain function, thereby advancing research into relevant neural mechanisms.
Participants will be subjected to consciousness assessment by CRS-r scale, and their micro-expression changes in response to various emotional stimuli will be captured, along with the collection of EEG and MRI data. Follow-up evaluations will be conducted using the CRS-R scale and GOS scale, with a follow-up period of 6 months.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Patients with consciousness disorders for more than 28 days following severe brain injury, assessed by the CRS-R scale to meet the criteria for VS or MCS;
2. Aged between 18 and 80 years;
3. Stable vital signs;
4. Voluntary participation of family members with signed informed consent;
5. Good cooperation, minimal facial and spontaneous activities, no use of antiepileptic or sedative drugs.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Locked-in syndrome;
2. Contraindications for EEG examination;
3. Contraindications for MRI scanning, such as the presence of internal metallic implants;
4. Diseases and factors that may affect brain function assessment, such as metabolic disorders, poisoning, shock, etc.
Primary outcome measure(s)
GOSE score — six month GOS-E is an extended version of the Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS), which was developed to provide a more detailed assessment of patient functionality and quality of life after experiencing such an injury. It has eight categories: Dead, Vegetative State, Lower Severe Disability, Upper Severe Disability, Lower Moderate Disability, Upper Moderate Disability, Lower Good Recovery, and Upper Good Recovery
CRS-r score — six month CRS-R a standardized neurobehavioral assessment measure designed for use in patients with disorders of consciousness. The scale is intended to be used to establish diagnosis, monitor behavioral recovery, predict outcome, and assess treatment effectiveness. The CRS-R consists of 6 subscales designed to assess auditory function, receptive and expressive language, visuoperception, communication ability, motor functions, and arousal level.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
First Affiliated Hospital,Zhejiang University
Hangzhou
Zhejiang
Recruiting
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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