Stimulating After Recovery From Traumatic Brain Injury
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Brief Summary
This is a preliminary, prospective interventional study to investigate the feasibility of using transcutaneous alternating current stimulation (TACS) after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) to improve cognitive function and decision-making.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults 18 years and older * Diagnosis of a mild to moderate TBI (GCS \> 8 on admission) * Able to perform a computerized assessment * Willing to attend all scheduled appointments * Able to undergo the informed consent process Healthy participants: * Adults 18 years and older * Able to perform a computerized assessment * Willing to attend all scheduled appointments * Able to undergo the informed consent process Exclusion Criteria: * Open wound on scalp * Severe TBI diagnosis or GCS of less than 8 on admission * Non-English speaking * Incarcerated * Implanted defibrillator or pacemaker * Visual impairment that hinders ability to complete computerized assessments Healthy subject exclusion criteria: * Less than 18 years of age * Open wound on scalp * TBI diagnosis * Non-English speaking * Incarcerated * Implanted defibrillator or pacemaker * Visual impairment that hinders ability to complete computerized assessments