Assessment of the Efficacy of Medrol Dose Pack for Acute Post-Concussive Headaches
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Conditions studied: Post-Concussion Syndrome, Headache
In brief
This novel pilot project will assess the effectiveness of corticosteroids in treatment of acute post-concussion headache. The investigators hypothesize that the use of corticosteroids will cause significant headache reduction in frequency and/or intensity than individuals who undergo the current standard of care. Additionally, the investigators hypothesize that corticosteroid use will lead to a reduction in other somatic symptoms including vestibular symptoms, leading to quicker return to school, work, and/or ability to play sports.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04685772
- Run by
- Northwell Health
- People needed
- 25
- Starts
- 2021-04-01
- Expected to finish
- 2026-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-11-12
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form (in person or via telehealth)
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
- Male or female, aged >18 years old
- Ability to take oral medication and be willing to adhere to the study regimen as described in this protocol
- Patients presenting with all types of post-concussive headache with >5/10 in severity on the numerical analog scale.
- Headache that occurs for > 4 hours per day
- Headache that occurs every day
- Headache that began after concussion, patient was diagnosed at an outpatient clinic or was hospitalized
- Headache developed within 7 days post-injury and patient presenting within 30 days from initial trauma
- A diagnosis of concussion.
- If a patient is taking another pain medication, this still be included in the stud
You may not qualify if…
- Any evidence of known intracranial hemorrhage on neuroimaging
- Headache developing after 7 days post injury and patient presenting after 30 days from initial trauma
- Headache occurs < 4 hours per day
- Headache does not occur daily
- Age < or = 18
- Headache is < 5 in severity on numerical analog scale
- Presence of increase in intracranial pressure or papilledema
- Any contraindication to corticosteroids
- Allergy or sensitivity to corticosteroids
- Active Tuberculosis
- Active pregnancy
- Currently on corticosteroids for another reason
- Participants with fungal infection
Where it is running
- Northwell Health - North Shore University Hospital — Manhasset, New York, United States (enrolling)
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