New 10-Question test could spot PTSD in car crash survivors

NCT ID NCT01200628

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a 10-item questionnaire called DEPITAC, designed for nurses to screen road traffic accident patients for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) while they are still in the surgical unit. Researchers enrolled 274 hospitalized accident victims to see if the simple scale could identify those at high risk. The goal is to catch PTSD early so patients can get timely mental health 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 successful, this screening tool could help nurses quickly identify accident victims at high risk for PTSD, so they can get early mental health support.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study testing a new questionnaire, not a treatment. The scale may not be accurate enough for widespread use and needs further validation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute stress disorder post-traumatic stress disorder Stress Disorders, Traumatic, Acute

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STRESS DISORDERS, POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDERS, TRAUMATIC, ACUTE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Catholic University Hospital of Lille Saint Philibert

Lille, France
Catholic University Hospital of Lille Saint Vincent

Lille, France
General Hospital, Douai

Douai, France
Georges Pompidou European Hospital, Paris

Paris, France
University Hospital, Grenoble

Grenoble, France
University Hospital, Lille

Lille, North, 59037, France

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