Teen brain injury study seeks to predict hidden mental health risks
NCT ID NCT06370520
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows over 2,500 teens aged 11 to 17 who come to the emergency room with a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Researchers want to see if they develop new or worsening depression or anxiety in the months after injury. Teens and their parents fill out questionnaires about mood, symptoms, and quality of life at the ER visit, then again at one and three months later. The goal is to create a tool that flags those at highest risk, so they can get mental health support sooner.
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 could lead to a screening tool that helps doctors identify teens at risk for mental health issues after a mild brain injury, enabling early support.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not testing a treatment. It may not find clear predictors, and results might not apply to all teens or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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Hasbro Children's Hospital and Brown University
RECRUITINGProvidence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
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The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
RECRUITINGMilwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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University of California, Davis Medical Center
RECRUITINGSacramento, California, 95817, United States
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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