Medicines are needed to treat sleepiness during the day in people with head injuries.
- New medicines come from clinical studies.
- Many people who participate in a clinical study say they learn more about their health problem and tips on how to manage it.
- They also feel good about helping others who struggle with the same problem, and they like to learn more about potential new medicines.
A clinical research study is now enrolling people with a past head injury who feel sleepy during the day.
Have you experienced a hard hit to the head one to ten years ago? Did you experience loss of consciousness or memory or feel different or confused? Or did you have weakness, difficulty with balance or vision or other symptoms like these? You may also feel sleepy during the day after the head injury. If you have trouble staying awake or feel drowsy, there is news for you.
Researchers are inviting people to participate in a clinical study (also called a “clinical trial”) to assess how well a study medicine works for people who feel sleepy during the day as a result of a head injury or concussion.
What is a Concusion?
- A concussion is an internal injury to the brain that happens as a result of trauma to the head.
If you have experienced a:
- Concussion
- Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) or
- Mild or moderate Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
You may be experiencing some of the symptoms of a head injury or concussion as well as sleepiness during the day.
Sleepiness during the day may affect:
- Relationships with family and friends
- Job performance
- Moods – you may feel more irritable and lack patience
- Change in habits – you may increase caffeine to stay awake
A cycle of frustration may result. People with a head injury may get frustrated along with their family and friends. They may not know where to turn for help.
One option is a clinical study. If you’ve had a head injury in the past, and feel sleepy during the day, see if you may qualify today by taking the pre-screener located here or by calling 1-877-674-6317.