Growth hormone for older adults after serious brain injury
Treatments studied
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving a synthetic growth hormone (a protein that helps the body heal) can improve recovery in older adults who have suffered a moderate to severe brain injury. It may help boost protein levels and support brain repair.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years of age or older.
- You are in the hospital with a recent brain injury, such as from a head injury, stroke, or bleeding in the brain.
- Blood tests show low protein levels (albumin or prealbumin) after being admitted.
- You do not have unstable vital signs (like very abnormal blood pressure or breathing).
- You have no history of cancer within the past 5 years, and you do not have diabetes with eye problems.
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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