Preventing PTSD and substance use in adolescents after traumatic injuries
Adolescent injury: intervening to prevent posttraumatic stress and substance use outcomes
This study is for teens who have gone through serious injuries, and it aims to help them and their parents understand how trauma can affect mental health, like causing PTSD or substance use, by using a helpful video called ASSIST that teaches coping skills and ways to stay safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11232191 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on adolescents who have experienced traumatic injuries and aims to improve mental health screening and interventions in pediatric trauma centers. The project will develop and pilot a video intervention called ASSIST, which educates both adolescents and their parents about the potential effects of trauma, including PTSD and substance use. By enhancing recognition and response to trauma-related symptoms, the research seeks to establish best practices for screening and intervention in this vulnerable population. The approach includes providing adaptive coping skills and harm reduction strategies to help mitigate the risks associated with trauma.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 0-11 years who have experienced traumatic injuries.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced any traumatic injuries or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of PTSD and substance use disorders among adolescents following traumatic injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing mental health interventions in trauma settings, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Rhode Island Hospital — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Langdon, Kirsten Johnson — Rhode Island Hospital
- Study coordinator: Langdon, Kirsten Johnson
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.