Steroids for brain swelling after traumatic injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether steroids can help reduce brain swelling in people with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury. It is for patients who have a bruise on the brain seen on a CT scan and signs of increased pressure in the head.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You had a mild or moderate head injury and were seen in the emergency room within 1 to 3 days after the injury.
- Your CT scan showed a brain bruise (contusion), with or without shifting of brain structures.
- Your non-invasive monitoring tests show at least two signs of increased pressure in the head.
- Your injury may or may not involve other body injuries, but doctors expect you to survive more than 24 hours.
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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