Mag Con: Efficacy of Oral Mag. in Acute Concussion in Adolescents

Overview

This randomized trial will compare the clinical efficacy of adding oral magnesium oxide to acetaminophen and ondansetron in the treatment of adolescents presenting within 48 hours of a mild traumatic brain injury using the Post-Concussion Symptom Severity Score Index.

This randomized trial will compare the clinical efficacy of oral magnesium oxide, acetaminophen and ondansetron, to that of PO acetaminophen and ondansetron in the treatment of adolescents presenting within 48 hours of a mild traumatic brain injury. Our primary endpoint will be to evaluate if magnesium has an impact on patient's Post-Concussion Symptom Severity Score Index. This will be evaluated both at the initial presentation in-person and then at 24, 48, and 72 hours via phone

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