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ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
Phase 4Completed· 81 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Buspirone +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Buspirone 15 mgfrom record
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NCT01821690Phase 4Completed

Brain Research in Aggression and Irritability Network (BRAIN): Building Evidence-Based Approaches to Managing Traumatic Brain Injury

Indiana University·interventional·Posted Apr 1, 2013·Updated Feb 24, 2026

In Brief

A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Buspirone and Placebo for Traumatic Brain Injury. Completed, enrolled 81 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this study is to improve behavior control displayed by persons with traumatic brain injury by assessing effectiveness of treatments for post-TBI irritability and aggression.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
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CountriesUnited States
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Timeline

Phase 4CompletedFinished
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedApr 1, 2013
Enrollment StartMay 15, 2013
Primary CompletionSep 26, 2025
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 12.4 yearsPosted 13.3 years ago

Interventions

Buspironedrug

Buspirone/placebo will be given in increasing increments of 15 mg as needed. Subjects will start with 15 mg on day one and end with 60 mg on day 91 or placebo equivalent. Dose is titrated based on treatment response.

Placebodrug

The placebo tablets taste and look identical to buspirone.