Understanding ptsd after serious injuries
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at why some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a serious physical injury. By joining, you'll help researchers find ways to support people who go through trauma.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old. If you are 18, 65, or any age in between, you qualify.
- You have been through a serious, life-threatening injury or event and a doctor has confirmed it.
- You are able to talk with the study team and understand what the study involves.
- You agree to take part and sign a form saying you understand the study.
- You have not had mental health problems in the past and are not taking psychiatric medications.
- You do not have a terminal illness or an advanced disease that limits your life to less than 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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