Medrol Dose Pack for new concussion headache relief
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a Medrol “dose pack” (a short course of steroid medicine taken by mouth) can reduce acute headache pain after a concussion. It may help people whose concussion headaches are frequent and severe soon after injury.
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Who can take part
- You’re 18 or older and can give informed consent (in person or by telehealth).
- Your concussion headache started after a diagnosed concussion, and you’re within 30 days of the injury.
- Your headache is at least 5 out of 10 in pain and lasts more than 4 hours per day.
- Your headache happens every day (not just some days), and began within 7 days after the concussion.
- You can take oral medicine and are willing to follow the study plan for the whole study.
- You do not have certain safety issues like brain bleeding on imaging, pregnancy, or steroid medicine contraindications/allergy.
Quick eligibility check
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