Dexamethasone for traumatic brain injury
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Immune system & allergy, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a medicine called dexamethasone, which reduces swelling, can improve recovery after a mild or moderate brain injury. It might help by decreasing pressure inside the skull.
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Who can take part
- You have a head injury that is not caused by a wound or open injury
- Your injury happened within the last 8 hours
- You are 18 years or older
- You do not have diabetes, kidney failure, or a bleeding disorder
- You are not pregnant and are not refusing to participate
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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