Prospective Analysis of the Use of N-Acetylcysteine and Vitamins in the Treatment of TBI in Geriatric Patients

Summary

This study will evaluate the administration of N-Acetyl-cysteine in combination with multi-vitamins/minerals in geriatric population (\>60 years of age) who have experienced a traumatic brain injury.

Timeline

Start

2019-09-01

Primary completion

2020-04-30

Completion

2021-08-01

Publications

• Mcpherson RA, Mangram AJ, Barletta JF, Dzandu JK. N -acetylcysteine is associated with reduction of postconcussive symptoms in elderly patients: A pilot study. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2022 Nov 1;93(5):644-649. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000003639. Epub 2022 Apr 8.

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