WithdrawnNot Applicable

Amantadine and Temporal Discrimination in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Stopped: Principal investigator took a position at another institution. No subjects enrolled.

United States0Started 2009-01

Plain-language summary

The study will explore the neurocognitive effect of four weeks of treatment with amantadine versus placebo in patients with traumatic brain injury using the Interval Bisection Timing Task. Approximately 16 individuals with traumatic brain injury are expected to participate in this study. Subject participation is expected to last up to 8 weeks with 16 study visits.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 55 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 55 inclusive. History of post-MVA close head TBI. Female subjects must use an acceptable method of contraception during entire study. Acceptable methods of contraception are: history of surgical sterility, postmenopausal status, hormonal contraceptives, or accepted barrier devices (i.e., male/female condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, intrauterine device). Exclusion Criteria: * Current or past history of major psychiatric disorder (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder) * Substance use disorder * Current or past history of serious chronic medical condition (pulmonary (lung), cardiovascular (heart), hepato-renal (liver-kidney) disease, diabetes) * Seizures * Smoking one or more packs of cigarettes per day * If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant during the study

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The primary outcome measure is the Interval Bisection Timing Task.

Timeframe: 12 -16 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00800514

SponsorWake Forest University Health Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-11

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