Could an existing drug boost brain recovery after severe injury?

NCT ID NCT06790095

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests whether an FDA-approved drug, used off-label, can improve recovery in adults with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). 26 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo within 24 hours of injury. The main goal is to see if the drug improves daily functioning and reduces brain damage markers in the blood.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California, San Francisco

    San Francisco, California, 94110, United States

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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