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New study tracks recovery in seniors after mild head injuries

NCT ID NCT07569354

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 250 adults aged 65 and older who have had a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), often from a fall. Researchers will check their thinking, physical abilities, mood, and sleep at 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year after the injury. The goal is to understand how recovery happens and what factors help or hinder it, which could lead to better care for older adults.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could guide better treatments and recovery strategies for older adults after a mild head injury.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any new therapy, and results may not apply to all older adults.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 250 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2023

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

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

Study population consists of adults aged 65 or older who live within 55 miles of the University of Maryland Medical Center and who have been treated for a mild traumatic brain injury at a participating emergency department within 72 hours of injury.

Ages

65 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 * Aged 65 years or older * Treated for mild TBI (defined below) at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center (STC) or at one of six University of Maryland Affiliated Hospitals within 72 hours of injury * Mild TBI was defined as: * Traumatically induced physiological disruption of brain function, as manifested by at least one of the following 1) loss of consciousness ≤30 minutes, post-traumatic amnesia \<24 hours, observed or self-reported transient confusion, disorientation, or impaired consciousness, or neurologic deficit as defined by a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 13-14 on admission. * GCS of 15 with no other evidence of mild TBI was also accepted with positive computed tomography image. Exclusion criteria * Injury to any other body region resulting in an abbreviated injury scale (AIS) score \>2 * Anticipation that patient would not be ambulatory at 2-weeks post-injury * History of dementia as determined by patient/proxy report or medical history * Non-ambulatory pre-injury * No available proxy * Not English speaking * Prisoners * Live \>55 miles from the STC.

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Conditions

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Brain Concussion traumatic brain injury

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Mild traumatic brain injury

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Maryland, Baltimore

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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