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Can You Hear Me? Assessment of Verbal Comprehension and Cognitive Processes in Patients in the Last Days of Life
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Electroencephalography and Questionnaire Administration for Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm and 3 related conditions. Suspended, targeting 30 participants across 1 site.
Signals
Detailed Summary
This study investigates the use electroencephalography (EEG - a test that measures brain waves) to learn if patients who appear unresponsive (do not respond to noises, words, or touch) retain any consciousness. Families want to know if their loved ones who are unresponsive can still hear them or feel any discomfort. Information gained from this study may have important impact in how patients, caregivers, and doctors make decisions.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Undergo EEG
Complete questionnaires