Sunday, December 22

Game On: Bridging the Research Gap Between Concussion and Alzheimer’s Drug Trials

Summary of “Game On for Concussion Therapies” by GEN

– The medical and scientific communities commonly believe that drug trials for mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) have been unsuccessful.
– However, only a small number of trials for concussions have advanced to Phase II or Phase III stages, with just 12 interventional studies found in an online database.
– In comparison, there are significantly more trials for Alzheimer’s disease, with 921 trials identified.

Author’s Take

The disparity between the number of drug trials for mild traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer’s disease highlights a significant gap in research efforts. While misconceptions persist about the perceived failures in TBI trials, the limited number of studies reaching advanced stages underscores a crucial need for more focused and robust research in this area.

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