๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-30

hCG Treatment for Rehabilitation From a TBI (NCT07557615)

Chorionic Gonadotropin to Improve Rehabilitation After Brain Injury - The COGNI-REHAB Study

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Early Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The COGNI-REHAB Trial is a single-site, phase O/I, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG; choriogonadotropin alfa, Ovidrelยฎ) in men with post-acute, moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (msTBI). Its objective is to assess the safety and efficacy of a 24-week regimen of Ovidrel (125 micrograms twice weekly) compared to placebo on treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), cognitive and functional recovery, and circulating sex hormones.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI โ€” Madison, Wisconsin

Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI โ€” Madison, Wisconsin

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (608) 280-7000

Email: Craig.Atwood@va.gov

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—