Intravenous Metoclopramide for the Treatment of Post Concussive Headache: a Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial
Post Concussive Headache, Post Concussive Syndrome
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Post Concussive Headache focused on measuring Headache, Concussion, Post concussive syndrome, Head trauma
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Only patients who meet the following inclusion criteria will be recruited: History of blunt head trauma within preceding 24 hours. Immediate and transient post traumatic impairment of neurological functions defined as alteration of consciousness, amnesia, disorientation, disturbance of vision or equilibrium (10). Onset of headache within one hour of trauma. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with any of the following exclusion criteria will not be enrolled: Age less than or equal to 19 years. Known or suspected pregnancy. Known hypersensitivity or intolerance to metoclopramide. Inability to give informed consent. Known gastrointestinal hemorrhage, perforation or obstruction. Known seizure disorder. Known pheochromocytoma. Concurrent significant CNS depression due to drugs or alcohol. Concurrent treatment for psychiatric illness. Any acute brain injury on CT scan (if performed) as defined by any radiographic finding which would normally require admission to hospital and neurological follow up
Sites / Locations
- Vancouver General HospitalRecruiting