Brain injury breakthrough? common drug tested for swelling control

NCT ID NCT04303065

Summary

This study tested whether the steroid dexamethasone helps adults recover better from traumatic brain injuries with brain bruising and swelling. About 600 patients were randomly assigned to receive either dexamethasone or a placebo pill for 12 days. Researchers measured recovery, brain swelling, and side effects one and six months after the injury to see if the treatment made a difference.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Universitari Son Espases

    Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, 07120, Spain

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