Creatine may speed concussion recovery, small study hopes
NCT ID NCT06208813
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether taking creatine supplements after a concussion helps people recover faster. Twenty adults aged 18–35 with a recent concussion will either take creatine or follow their usual diet. Researchers will track how many days it takes to become symptom-free and compare scores on thinking, balance, and vision tests.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- creatine (dietary supplement)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost supplement to speed up concussion recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Creatine may not speed recovery or improve symptoms.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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San Diego State University
RECRUITINGSan Diego, California, 92812, United States
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