Could a cheap vitamin pill boost brain healing after head injury?
NCT ID NCT07269457
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether vitamin D3 supplements can reduce inflammation and improve recovery in adults with mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury. Researchers will give different doses of vitamin D3 or a placebo to 240 participants and track their blood markers and neurological function for 24 weeks. The goal is to see if this safe, low-cost supplement can become a standard treatment for brain injury recovery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help the brain heal after a head injury, especially in places with limited resources.
What could go wrong
This is an early phase 2 trial with only 240 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Vitamin D is generally safe, but high doses can cause side effects like kidney stones.
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Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
RECRUITINGLagos, Nigeria
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