Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury on Recovery From Injury

Lead Sponsor:

University of Pittsburgh

Conditions:

Traumatic Brain Injury

Trauma

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common injury that can produce significant functional sequelae and ongoing disabling symptoms. Predicting who will have an uncomplicated recovery and who will su...

Detailed Description

Patients who are hospitalized and who have suffered mild TBI (loss of consciousness or post-traumatic amnesia; Glasgow Coma Score 13-15; admitted within 24 hours of injury; able to read, speak, and un...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Mild TBI
  • Admitted within 24 hours of injury
  • Able to read, speak,and understand English

Exclusion

  • Expected to die of their injuries
  • Pre-existing dementia or significant cognitive impairment
  • Neurologically impaired and incapable of completing testing
  • Physically incapable of using arms/hands to complete computerized testing

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 1 2007

Estimated Enrollment :

800 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00295074

Start Date

October 1 2004

End Date

September 1 2007

Last Update

February 11 2008

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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Presbyterian

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213