Magnesium sulfate for brain swelling after moderate head injury
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving magnesium sulfate (a mineral given through an IV) soon after a moderate head injury can reduce swelling and inflammation in the brain. It may help improve recovery by calming the brain's immune response.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- Your head injury happened within the last 8 hours and the study drug is started quickly.
- You have a moderate traumatic brain injury (doctors rate this with a GCS score of 9 to 12).
- You have a normal blood pressure and oxygen level at the start of the trial.
- You are not pregnant, have no major other injuries, no severe heart or kidney disease, and are not on long-term steroids.
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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