Use of Salt-Water Solution to Improve Symptoms in Concussion

Summary

The purpose of this study is to find out if 3% hypertonic saline (salt-water solution) given in a vein improves the headache that may be caused by a concussion. 3% hypertonic saline may also improve some of the other symptoms that may be caused by concussion (for example: confusion, nausea, vomiting). This research is being done because there have been previous experience which suggests that 3% hypertonic saline has been beneficial in the treatment of children with more severe brain injury.

Timeline

Start

2004-11

Primary completion

2005-12

Completion

2007-07

Drugs

Indications