Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation (PENFS) in Patients With Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)

Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Post-Concussion Syndrome, COVID Long-Haul, COVID-19

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04978571

Run by

Children's Hospital of Orange County

People needed

125

Starts

2021-02-01

Expected to finish

2027-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-18

Who can join

Age: 11 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Clinical diagnosis of Post-Concussion Syndrome
• Post-Concussion Symptoms for at least 3 months along with lack of other explanation for their symptoms
• English and Spanish-speaking families

You may not qualify if…

• Seizure disorders
• Significant developmental delay
• Infection or severe dermatological condition of ear
• Bleeding disorders
• Implanted electrical device
• COVID:
• Inclusion Criteria
• Child is in between the ages 11-18
• Child is present at CHOC Neurology clinic post covid-19 symptoms of more than 3 months duration along with lack of other explanation for their symptoms
• English-speaking and Spanish-speaking families
• You cannot participate in this study if you meet the following exclusion criteria:
• Children with significant developmental delay, infection or severe dermatological condition of ear, bleeding disorders, or having any implanted electrical device will be excluded.
• Are not able to attend Friday appointments for the Neurostim placements.

Where it is running

• CHOC Children's — Orange, California, United States (enrolling)

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