New tool aims to close mental health care gap after concussion

NCT ID NCT04704037

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a simple tool to help family doctors better manage mental health problems after a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion). Over 500 adults who visited an emergency department were enrolled. Doctors received a letter with their patient's mental health screening results and treatment guidelines, while patients got an information package. The goal was to see if this approach improves recognition and treatment of mental health issues like depression or anxiety after a concussion.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Guideline implementation tool (letter and information package)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could improve how family doctors identify and treat mental health problems after a mild concussion.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study testing a communication tool, not a new drug or treatment. The results may show limited impact on patient outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Concussion traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Lion's Gate Hosital

North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7L 2L7, Canada
Mount Saint Joseph's Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 3N4, Canada
Richmond Hospital

Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 1A2, Canada
St. Paul's Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6, Canada
University Hospital of Northern British Columbia

Prince George, British Columbia, V2M 1S2, Canada
University of British Columbia Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 2B5, Canada
Urgent and Primary Care Center: City Center

Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 0A3, Canada
Urgent and Primary Care Center: North Vancouver

North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7L 1A5, Canada
Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9, Canada

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