Steroid treatment for moderate to severe brain injury
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a steroid medicine called methylprednisolone to see if it can help people who have had a moderate to severe brain injury. It aims to reduce swelling in the brain and possibly improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You must have had a moderate to severe brain injury, with a score between 4 and 12 on a special exam called the Glasgow Coma Scale.
- Treatment must start within 12 hours after your injury.
- Your CT scan must show a bruised area in the brain, with or without bleeding.
- You or your legally authorized representative must sign a consent form agreeing to take part.
- You cannot have certain health conditions like diabetes, an active infection, a stomach ulcer, or an autoimmune disease, and you must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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