Testing a salt solution for severe traumatic brain injury
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests giving a simple salt solution (sodium lactate) to people with severe traumatic brain injury. The goal is to see if it can reduce swelling and improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 80 years old.
- You must have a severe traumatic brain injury (Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3-8) and a CT scan showing brain damage.
- You must not have other serious injuries or conditions like severe bleeding, kidney problems, or high blood acid levels.
- You must not have a history of neurological diseases (like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's) or diabetes.
- You must not have a known mitochondrial genetic disorder.
- You or your legal representative must give written permission to join the study.
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