Using creatine to help recover from concussions

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of creatine supplementation in accelerating recovery from concussions. Participants aged 18-35 who have been diagnosed with a concussion within the last 72 hours will be compared based on their recovery time and assessment scores. The study will measure the number of days until participants are asymptomatic and assess various cognitive and physical performance metrics. The hypothesis is that those taking creatine will recover faster and perform better on assessments than those not taking it.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18-35 years old with a diagnosed concussion within 72 hours post-injury

Exclusion Criteria:

* Learning disability, renal disease, mental behavior or migraine history, and current creatine use or have not taken creatine in the past 6 weeks

Where it's running

• San Diego State University
  San Diego, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Michelle Weber Rawlins — San Diego State University
• Study coordinator: Michelle Weber Rawlins, PhD, ATC
• Email: mrawlins@sdsu.edu
• Phone: 619-594-1924

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.