New 10-Question test could spot PTSD in car crash survivors
NCT ID NCT01200628
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
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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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Locations
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Catholic University Hospital of Lille Saint Philibert
Lille, France
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Catholic University Hospital of Lille Saint Vincent
Lille, France
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General Hospital, Douai
Douai, France
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Georges Pompidou European Hospital, Paris
Paris, France
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University Hospital, Grenoble
Grenoble, France
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University Hospital, Lille
Lille, North, 59037, France