Using creatine to help recover from concussions
Assigned Creatine Ingestion With Usual Diet or Usual Diet Alone.
NA · San Diego State University · NCT06208813
This study is testing if taking creatine can help young adults recover faster from concussions.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | San Diego State University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (San Diego, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06208813 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18-35 who have sustained a concussion within 72 hours.
Not a fit: Patients with learning disabilities, renal disease, or a history of mental behavior issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new, effective approach to enhance recovery from concussions.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of creatine for concussion recovery is a novel approach, previous studies on creatine supplementation in other contexts have shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
San Diego, California
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Concussion, Brain