Acute Concussion and Melatonin

Description

In this study, the investigator plans a randomized trial of melatonin versus placebo post acute pediatric concussion. The investigator hypothesizes that patients with acute concussions managed with melatonin will have improved sleep, decreased depressive symptoms, decreased risk of prolonged concussion symptoms and faster resolution of concussion symptoms.

Conditions

Concussion, Mild, Concussion, Brain, Pediatric ALL

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

In this study, the investigator plans a randomized trial of melatonin versus placebo post acute pediatric concussion. The investigator hypothesizes that patients with acute concussions managed with melatonin will have improved sleep, decreased depressive symptoms, decreased risk of prolonged concussion symptoms and faster resolution of concussion symptoms.

The Effectiveness of Melatonin for the Treatment of Acute Pediatric Concussion

Acute Concussion and Melatonin

Condition
Concussion, Mild
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Washington

Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20010

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Patient diagnosed with an acute concussion within 72 hours
  • * Patient greater than 8 and less than 19 years old
  • * Currently taking psychiatric medication
  • * Cognitive delay
  • * Glasgow Coma Score \< 14
  • * positive findings on head computed tomography
  • * Any patient with intracranial surgery, pathology or instrumentation (e.g. ventriculoperitoneal shunt, brain tumor etc)
  • * Use of melatonin within the last week

Ages Eligible for Study

12 Years to 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Children's National Research Institute,

Study Record Dates

2024-06-30