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Can smarter discharge instructions help concussion patients heal faster?

NCT ID NCT06595914

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study explores new ways to improve patient education and care for adults who visit the emergency department with a mild traumatic brain injury or concussion. Researchers are testing different strategies to help clinicians provide clearer discharge instructions and follow-up guidance. The goal is to see if better education can boost patients' confidence in managing their symptoms and improve recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
clinical implementation strategies (educational interventions and workflow changes for emergency department clinicians)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could establish better, evidence-based methods for educating patients with mild traumatic brain injury, potentially improving recovery and reducing complications.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage implementation study focused on process changes, not a direct treatment. Results may vary across different hospitals and patient populations, and improvements in education may not always translate to better health outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 5,831 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2024

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: ED clinicians: • Faculty attending physician, advanced practice professional (APP), resident, fellow, or nurse who practices in an eligible Froedtert \& Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) emergency department Patients-Survey Cohort: * Seen and discharged from a Froedtert \& MCW emergency department. * Age 18 or older. * Has a clinical diagnosis of TBI, as reflected by a relevant International Classification of Disease-10th Edition (ICD-10) code or other evidence (e.g., diagnosis and educational information in the After Visit Summary) * Speaks English or Spanish. Patients-Chart Review Only: * Seen and discharged from a Froedtert \& MCW emergency department. * Age 18 or older. * Has a clinical diagnosis of TBI, as reflected by a relevant ICD-10 code or other evidence (e.g., diagnosis and educational information in the After Visit Summary). Note that for evaluation of Secondary Aim #1 (% trauma patients with an mTBI diagnosis), a broader sample of emergency department patients evaluated for trauma will be evaluated). Exclusion Criteria: ED clinicians: • Providers that do not practice in a Froedtert \& Medical College of Wisconsin emergency department. Patients-Survey Cohort. * In protective custody. * On psychiatric hold. * Is not own decision maker (e.g., activated healthcare power of attorney). * Indicated Do Not Contact in their research contact preferences. * Left the emergency department prematurely (e.g., against medical advice). * History of serious health condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with engagement in or validity of the survey (e.g., active thought disorder; terminal cancer; dementia). Patients-Chart Review Only: • Minors under the age of 18.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Concussion Brain Injuries, Traumatic Emergencies traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Concussion, mild Traumatic brain injury

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical College of Wisconsin

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

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