New tool aims to close mental health care gap after concussion
NCT ID NCT04704037
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
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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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Locations
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Lion's Gate Hosital
North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7L 2L7, Canada
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Mount Saint Joseph's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 3N4, Canada
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Richmond Hospital
Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 1A2, Canada
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St. Paul's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6, Canada
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University Hospital of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, British Columbia, V2M 1S2, Canada
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University of British Columbia Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 2B5, Canada
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Urgent and Primary Care Center: City Center
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 0A3, Canada
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Urgent and Primary Care Center: North Vancouver
North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7L 1A5, Canada
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Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9, Canada