Head injury

This study will test hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) — breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber — for over 30 conditions, including long COVID, Crohn's disease, frostbite, and multiple sclerosis. Researchers will track 100 patients to see if HBOT improves their quality of …

Researchers are testing whether adding a brain-injury blood test to standard clinical guidelines can safely reduce the number of brain CT scans ordered for adults who come to the emergency department with a suspected head injury. The blood test measures two proteins, GFAP and UCH…

This pilot study tests two non-invasive methods to keep the airways clear in adults who are unconscious or severely ill and need a breathing tube. One method uses a special tube with continuous low-pressure suction, and the other delivers a programmed 'artificial cough' through t…

This study tests two intravenous medications—metoclopramide and acetaminophen—to see which one better relieves acute concussion symptoms like headache, dizziness, and nausea in emergency room patients. Researchers will enroll 200 adults with mild head injuries and track their sym…

This study will collect blood samples, brain scans, and medical information from 270 people with penetrating brain injuries. The goal is to create a large research database that scientists can use to better understand these injuries and improve future treatments. Participants mus…