Valproic acid for traumatic brain injury
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving an FDA-approved seizure medication (valproic acid) soon after a moderate to severe brain injury can help reduce damage and improve recovery. If you arrive at the emergency room quickly after your head injury, you might be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be between 18 and 35.
- You have a moderate to severe brain injury (GCS score between 3 and 12).
- Your head CT scan shows bleeding or other signs of injury (BIG 3 category).
- You do not have serious liver, pancreas, or kidney problems, or low platelet counts.
- Treatment must start within 2 hours of your injury.
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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