Can a common supplement heal concussions faster?

NCT ID NCT06829498

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Akiva Cohen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether high doses of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), a type of supplement, can help people aged 11 to 23 recover from a concussion more quickly. Participants receive either a BCAA drink or a placebo for 28 days. The main goal is to see if more people in the BCAA group feel back to normal by day 28.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: branched chain amino acids (BCAAs)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, safe supplement to speed up concussion recovery in young people.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial with only 17 participants, so results may not apply widely. The high dose (54g/day) may cause stomach upset or other side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Concussion traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CONCUSSION CONCUSSION, BRAIN CONCUSSION, MILD

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, United States

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