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Assessment of the Efficacy of Medrol Dose Pack for Acute Post-Concussive Headaches
Sponsor: Northwell Health
Summary
This novel pilot project will assess the effectiveness of corticosteroids in treatment of acute post-concussion headache. The investigators hypothesize that the use of corticosteroids will cause significant headache reduction in frequency and/or intensity than individuals who undergo the current standard of care. Additionally, the investigators hypothesize that corticosteroid use will lead to a reduction in other somatic symptoms including vestibular symptoms, leading to quicker return to school, work, and/or ability to play sports.
Official title: Assessment of the Efficacy of Medrol Dose Pack for Post-Concussive Headaches
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
25
Start Date
2021-04-01
Completion Date
2026-12-01
Last Updated
2024-11-12
Healthy Volunteers
Not specified
Conditions
Interventions
Methylprednisolone
The Methylprednisolone dose pack (Medrol Dose Pack) is pre-packaged with dosing instructions. This dose pack is tapered over 7 days and administration will be the following for all patients: Day 1 (total 24 milligrams (mg)) - 8mg before breakfast, 4mg after lunch and dinner, and 8mg at bedtime Day 2 (total 20mg) - 4mg before breakfast, after lunch and dinner, and 8mg at bedtime Day 3 (total 16mg) - 4mg before breakfast, lunch, dinner, and at bedtime Day 4 (total 12mg) - 4mg before breakfast, after lunch, and at bedtime Day 5 (total 8mg) - 4mg before breakfast and at bedtime Day 6 (total 4mg) - 4mg before breakfast Day 7 (total 0mg) - Completed
Locations (1)
Northwell Health - North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, New York, United States