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New study looks at how frailty affects brain injury recovery in seniors

NCT ID NCT05171010

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Methodist Health System Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tracked 69 older adults (age 40 and up) with traumatic brain injury to learn more about their health, frailty, and recovery. Researchers collected data on medications, injuries, and outcomes to find better ways to manage care. No new treatments were tested—the goal was to gather information to guide future care.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify best practices for managing traumatic brain injury in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove what treatments work best. Results may not apply to all older patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

69 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2017

Finished

Sep 2020

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Geriatric patients with TBI

Ages

40 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥40 * CT-verified TBI Exclusion Criteria: 1. Any other body region injury AIS \>2 2. Presentation at enrolling center \>24 hours after injury 3. Pregnant women 4. Prisoners

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Traumatic brain injury

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Methodist Dallas Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75203, United States

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