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

NCT ID NCT01200628

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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

274 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Jun 2007

Finished

Jun 2015

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

We include 250 road traffic accident victim hospitalized in surgical department (less than 2 weeks). Patients are hospitalized in 5 different hospitals (3 in Lille, 1 in Douai, 1 in Paris).

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Road traffic accident victims hospitalized in surgical department less than 2 weeks * Can be called by phone Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with a coma for more than 15 minutes * Patient with a crania traumatism and with loss of consciousness over 15 minutes * Homeless

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Conditions

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

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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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