Can plasma help heal the brain after injury?
NCT ID NCT06062888
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether giving fresh frozen plasma (FFP) to people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury can improve their recovery. About 357 adults aged 18-65 will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care alone or standard care plus two units of FFP. Researchers will track safety and outcomes like disability, hospital stay, and brain function up to 6 months later.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Fresh frozen plasma (FFP)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a new treatment to improve recovery and reduce disability after traumatic brain injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-stage trial, so results are not guaranteed. The treatment may not improve outcomes and carries risks like allergic reactions or infection from plasma.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northwestern University
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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