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Modafinil for the Treatment of Fatigue and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury

ClinicalTrials.gov · COMPLETED, 2005

60 participants

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Modafinil is effective in: (1) reducing fatigue and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI); and (2) improving cognitive function and quality of life in individuals with TBI.

Conditions: Fatigue.

Primary outcome: Self report of fatigue; Self report of EDS; Data collected at baseline, 4 weeks, and 10 weeks (for both phases of crossover study).

Enrollment: 60 participants.

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Evidence Hub reads this as a clinical trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 3 of 5 (Moderate · trial / cohort / secondary analysis). Trials without a large randomized design, cohorts and secondary analyses give moderate evidence. Reported size: 60 participants or records.

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