Better Mental Health Support for Injury Survivors
A Deployment Focused Pragmatic Trial of Optimal Stepped Care Intervention Targeting PTSD and Comorbidity for Acutely Hospitalized Injury Survivors Treated in US Trauma Care Systems
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · NIH-11115873
This project aims to find the best ways to provide mental health care for people who have been seriously injured and hospitalized, especially those experiencing PTSD.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11115873 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many people face mental health challenges like PTSD after a serious injury that requires hospital care. This project is working to improve how trauma centers screen for and offer mental health support to these survivors. We are testing a "stepped care" approach, which means people receive different levels of support based on their needs, to see if it helps them recover better. The goal is to make sure that everyone who needs mental health care after an injury can easily access it.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals who have experienced a life-threatening injury requiring acute hospital care and are experiencing PTSD or related mental health concerns.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced a recent severe injury or are not dealing with PTSD or related mental health issues would likely not benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective and accessible mental health services for injury survivors, helping them cope with PTSD and related issues.
How similar studies have performed: The research team has a history of using findings from previous pragmatic trials to influence policy for trauma care, suggesting a foundation of prior successful work in this area.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ZATZICK, DOUGLAS F — UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- Study coordinator: ZATZICK, DOUGLAS F
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.