Actively Recruiting
Magnesium and Riboflavin Treatment for Post-Concussion Headache
Led by University of Virginia · Updated on 2025-03-27
108
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
307 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This clinical trial will try to determine if the supplements magnesium and riboflavin will reduce the pain and duration of headaches in persons diagnosed with a concussion. The participant will be randomized to either active magnesium and riboflavin capsules or placebo (inert) capsules. The capsules will be taken once a day for 14 days. The participant will also complete a short diary form for the 14 days and will have 3 follow up visits either by telephone or in person.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Magnesium and Riboflavin Treatment for Post-Concussion Headache
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Seen at University of Virginia Student Health and Wellness Center or Emergency Department for Initial Visit for Concussion
- Less than 3 days have elapsed since their injury
- Able to swallow capsules
You will not qualify if you...
- Concussion complicated by cranial bleed, skull fracture, or additional severe injury
- Kidney dysfunction or failure
- Significant gastrointestinal dysfunction
- Varsity athlete
- Two or more previous concussions
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Taking tetracycline, fluoroquinolone, iron digoxin, chlorpromazine, or penicillamine
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Virginia Student Health and Wellness Center
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22903
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
S
Stephanie Hartman, MD
CONTACT
K
Karen Ahern, BSN MBA
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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