Massive brain injury study aims to unlock secrets of recovery

NCT ID NCT04189471

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study follows 5000 people admitted to a neuro-intensive care unit with life-threatening brain conditions like bleeding in the brain or severe seizures. Researchers collect medical data and biological samples to better understand how brain injuries progress and what factors help patients recover. The goal is to identify patterns that could lead to improved care and outcomes for future patients.

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 research could identify factors that predict recovery after severe brain injury, pointing toward better treatments.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and results may take years to translate into practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hemorrhage intracerebral hemorrhage Status Epilepticus subarachnoid hemorrhage

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University of Maryland Medical Center

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    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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