Brain oxygen dips linked to injury markers in severe TBI

NCT ID NCT04565119

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

Summary

This observational study looks at 300 adults with severe traumatic brain injury to see how low brain oxygen levels affect certain proteins in the blood, known as biomarkers. Researchers will measure these proteins to better understand brain damage and recovery. The study does not test any new treatment but aims to improve knowledge for future care.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help doctors better understand how low oxygen levels in the brain after injury affect recovery, potentially leading to improved monitoring and treatment strategies.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any new therapy, and the findings may not lead to immediate changes in patient care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States