Understanding PTSD Risk After Emergency Trauma
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at why some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD—lasting anxiety and distress) after a serious accident or injury in the emergency room, and which factors increase that risk. Researchers will follow patients over time to learn what helps predict and prevent PTSD.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You experienced a serious, life-threatening accident or injury that a doctor confirmed
- You can speak and understand the language used by medical staff
- You are willing to sign a consent form and participate voluntarily
- You have no history of mental health disorders and are not taking psychiatric medications
- You do not have severe thinking problems from conditions like dementia, and you do not have a terminal illness
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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