Can a simple hospital program prevent PTSD in kids and parents after injury?

NCT ID NCT06856057

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a program called CAARE that provides education, monitoring, and brief therapy to caregivers of young children hospitalized for a traumatic injury. The goal is to improve quality of life and reduce PTSD, depression, and behavioral problems in both children and their caregivers. The study involves 348 families randomly assigned to either the CAARE program or standard care. If successful, this approach could be used in hospitals nationwide to support families after pediatric injuries.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Caregivers' Aid to Accelerate Recovery after pediatric Emergencies (CAARE) behavioral intervention
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could provide a scalable model to help families recover emotionally and behaviorally after a child's traumatic injury, improving quality of life and access to mental health services.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively early-stage trial testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not be generalizable. The program's success depends on caregiver engagement and may not work for all families.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

depressive disorder post-traumatic stress disorder

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHILD EXTERNALIZING BEHAVIOR DEPRESSION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED PTSD QUALITY OF LIFE

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C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
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Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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Children's Hospital Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States

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Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
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Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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Kentucky Children's Hospital
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Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States

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