Use of Salt-Water Solution to Improve Symptoms in Concussion
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out if 3% hypertonic saline (salt-water solution) given
in a vein improves the headache that may be caused by a concussion. 3% hypertonic saline may
also improve some of the other symptoms that may be caused by concussion (for example:
confusion, nausea, vomiting).
This research is being done because there have been previous experience which suggests that
3% hypertonic saline has been beneficial in the treatment of children with more severe brain
injury.