Can ritalin Jump-Start the brain after a coma?

This early-stage trial tests whether a stimulant drug (methylphenidate, also known as Ritalin) given through an IV can safely help people with severe brain injuries regain consciousness. Ten adults in a coma or minimally conscious state will receive increasing doses to check for side effects like dangerous spikes in blood pressure or brain pressure. The study is too small to prove the drug works, but it lays the groundwork for future research.