Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Affordable, tailored physical therapy for financially vulnerable people after trauma

Official title: Affordable, Tailored Physical Therapy for Financially Vulnerable People With Trauma-related Injuries (AFTER-TRAUMA): a Prospective Cohort Study

Run by Radboud University Medical Center · NCT07795216 · Data updated 2026-11-12

We’re testing whether a patient-friendly, low-cost approach to physical therapy helps adults with trauma injuries who are financially vulnerable maintain or improve their quality of life.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment153 (estimated)
SponsorRadboud University Medical Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Nijmegen, Gelderland)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 2, 2026
Main results expectedSeptember 30, 2027
Study endsSeptember 30, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 31, 2026
Trial IDNCT07795216 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults 18 years or older with trauma-related injuries (ISS ≥ 9) who were admitted for at least 24 hours to Radboud University Medical Center.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not experience improvements in quality of life despite rehabilitation support or who are unable to complete follow-up questionnaires may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study follows adults aged 18 or older who have trauma-related injuries with an Injury Severity Score of 9 or higher and were treated at Radboud University Medical Center. Participants complete questionnaires over time to track quality of life, recovery, and functioning, including assessments before injury and at 1 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year after injury. The study aims to understand recovery patterns across different socioeconomic groups and how access to care might influence outcomes. No experimental therapies are given; data collection focuses on patient-reported outcomes and timing of rehabilitation-related experiences.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the study could inform how to better tailor rehabilitation support for financially vulnerable patients after trauma to improve quality of life.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have begun to show how socioeconomic factors influence recovery, but this study examines long-term quality of life in a real-world trauma population.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adults ≥ 18 years
2. Trauma-related injury and an Injury Severity Score (ISS) ≥ 9 points
3. Admitted ≥ 24 hours to the Radboudumc

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Delirium, dementia, or depression
2. Unable to participate in the informed consent procedure
3. Life expectancy \< 3 months

Where it's running

  • Radboud University Medical Center
    Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.