Comparing two sedatives for moderate brain injury
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two commonly used sedatives to see which one is safer for pressure inside the brain after a moderate head injury. If you qualify, you'll receive one of the two drugs to help your brain recover.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a moderate traumatic brain injury (your doctors will check a score called the Glasgow Coma Scale, and it should be between 8 and 12).
- You do not need brain surgery for this injury.
- You need sedation (medicine to keep you calm and unconscious) for more than 24 hours.
- You do not have severe liver or kidney problems, a known allergy to the study drugs, a very slow heart rate, or certain serious brain conditions.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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