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The Relationship Between Fatigue, Sleep Disorders and Endocrine Abnormalities Following Traumatic Brain Injury
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West Orange |
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New Jersey |
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07052 |
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Traumatic Brain Injury |
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This study will test if patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries also have
endocrine abnormalities, examine any existing relationships among fatigue, depression and
endocrine abnormalities, and the relationship between endocrine abnormalities, quality of
life, and community integration.
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Having moderate to severe TBI at least 3 months prior to enrollment. This can be
demonstrated by a history of loss of consciousness, amnesia or another neurologic
deficit after brain injury
- Be between the ages of 18 and 70 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of prior TBI, stroke, seizures, severe psychiatric disturbances (i.e., those
known to influence memory performance, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), or
drug abuse will be excluded.
- Pregnant, nursing, or planning pregnancy during the study period.
- Dementia
- Other neurological conditions which are associated with aging and known to cause
fatigue (e.g. Parkinson's Disease)
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NCT00775775 |
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Principal Investigator
Anthony Lequerica, Ph.D.
Kessler Foundation
Anthony Lequerica, Ph.D.
Phone: 973-324-3551
Email: alequerica@kesslerfoundation.net
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| Backup Contact: |
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Email: amuench@kesslerfoundation.net
Alexandria Muench
Phone: 973-324-3540
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West Orange, New Jersey 07052
United States
Anthony Lequerica, Ph.D.
Phone: 973-324-3551
Email: alequerica@kesslerfoundation.net
Site Status: Recruiting |
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ClinicalTrials.gov |
| Date Processed: |
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May 23, 2013 |
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