Progesterone for severe head injury patients
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving progesterone can help people with severe head injuries. It may improve recovery by reducing swelling and protecting brain cells.
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Who can take part
- You must have a severe traumatic brain injury (a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 8 or less).
- You must be over 16 years old.
- You cannot have a tumor that might grow with progesterone (like certain brain or breast tumors).
- You cannot have a spinal cord injury that causes numbness, weakness, or paralysis.
- You cannot be pregnant, or have severe chest or life-threatening body injuries causing unstable blood pressure or heart issues.
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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