Egg yolk powder could help heal traumatic brain injuries

NCT ID NCT04117672

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

Summary

This study tests whether a special egg yolk powder called Salovum can help people with severe traumatic brain injury. Half of the 20 participants get Salovum, the other half get a placebo. Researchers will measure brain pressure, oxygen levels, and inflammation to see if the treatment helps.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Salovum (antisecretory factor enriched egg yolk powder)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new way to lower brain pressure and inflammation after severe head injury, potentially improving recovery.

What could go wrong

This is a very small early-phase trial with only 20 people, so results may not apply broadly. The treatment is a dietary supplement, so the effect may be modest or absent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain edema 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

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Skane University Hopsital

    RECRUITING

    Lund, 22185, Sweden

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