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New tool aims to close mental health care gap after concussion

NCT ID NCT04704037

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

537 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2021

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 69 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-69 years old, * presentation to emergency department within 72 hours of injury, * probable mTBI diagnosis per emergency department chart review and interview based on World Health Organization Neurotrauma Task Force diagnostic criteria, * fluent in English, * primary residence in British Columbia, * designate a specific family physician or walk-in clinic where they plan to seek follow-up care Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing unstable/serious medical condition (e.g., cancer, multiple sclerosis, etc.) * Pre-existing unstable/severe mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia requiring hospital admission in past year)

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Conditions

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Brain Concussion traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Mild traumatic brain injury

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lion's Gate Hosital

    North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7L 2L7, Canada

  • Mount Saint Joseph's Hospital

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 3N4, Canada

  • Richmond Hospital

    Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 1A2, Canada

  • St. Paul's Hospital

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6, Canada

  • University Hospital of Northern British Columbia

    Prince George, British Columbia, V2M 1S2, Canada

  • University of British Columbia Hospital

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 2B5, Canada

  • Urgent and Primary Care Center: City Center

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 0A3, Canada

  • Urgent and Primary Care Center: North Vancouver

    North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7L 1A5, Canada

  • Vancouver General Hospital

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9, Canada

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