Quick check after trauma could spot PTSD risk early
NCT ID NCT05358067
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a simple rating scale used by doctors right after a traumatic event can predict who will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) later. Researchers will follow 241 adults who experienced a trauma in the last 48 hours, tracking their scores and checking for PTSD down the road. If the scale works, it could lead to a system where high-risk patients get a follow-up call to catch PTSD early and connect them to specialized care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this works, doctors could use a quick rating scale to identify people at risk for PTSD right after a trauma, allowing early support and treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The scale may not accurately predict PTSD, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Arras General Hospital
RECRUITINGArras, 62000, France
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Arras General Hospital
RECRUITINGArras, 62000, France
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Douai General Hospital
RECRUITINGDouai, 59507, France
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Lens General Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLens, 62300, France
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Lille University Hospital
RECRUITINGLille, 59000, France
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