Overview

Study of the Approximate Entropy of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone and Cortisol Secretion in Patients With Head Injury

Status:
Unknown status

Trial end date:
1969-12-31

Target enrollment:

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Summary

OBJECTIVES: I. Determine the randomness of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and cortisol secretion using approximate entropy in patients who have sustained a head injury. II. Determine the correlation between randomness of ACTH and cortisol secretion and stages of sleep in these patients.

Details

Lead Sponsor:

National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

Collaborator:

University of Texas

Treatments:

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
beta-Endorphin
Cosyntropin
Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones
Metyrapone