CINCINNATI—University Hospital (UH) will take part in a nationwide study to determine if the naturally occurring hormone progesterone is effective for treating acute traumatic brain injury.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will fund the study of more than 1,100 patients at 17 hospitals in 15 states. The initial award is for approximately $14.5 million over three years. If the early results are promising, researchers will be eligible to apply for another three years and $14 million. Funds will be divided among the study sites based on patient enrollment numbers.