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.

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A hard hit to the head can affect people in ways they may not realize. Feeling sleepy during the day is common after a head injury. Yet, very few people know about this connection.

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.

Many people describe their sleepy feelings during the day as:

  • Feeling sleepy or tired even after a night’s sleep
  • Lack of energy
  • Drowsy
  • Weary
  • Worn out

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 1-877-674-6315.