Evaluating the Clinical Global Impression Scale for PTSD after trauma
Predictability of the Clinical Global Impression Scale (CGI) in Post Immediate in Psychotraumatic Impact
Centre Hospitalier Arras · NCT05358067
This study is trying to see if a quick mental health check right after a traumatic event can help identify people who might develop PTSD later on.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 241 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Arras (other) |
| Locations | 5 sites (Arras and 4 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05358067 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the correlation between the Clinical Global Impression Scale (CGI) scores immediately after a traumatic event and the subsequent development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It involves patients who have experienced psychotrauma within the last 48 hours and utilizes a systematic telephone follow-up to monitor their mental health. The goal is to enable early detection of PTSD symptoms and facilitate timely access to specialized care for affected individuals.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals who have experienced a traumatic event within the last 48 hours and can communicate in French.
Not a fit: Patients currently participating in another clinical trial related to their psychotraumatic experience or those under legal protection may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to earlier identification and treatment of PTSD, improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using CGI scores for early detection of PTSD is promising, it is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient who has experienced a traumatic event in the last 48 hours; * Patient speaking French; Exclusion Criteria: * Patient participating in another clinical trial on the treatment of his psychotraumatic experience. * Person deprived of liberty (prisoners, defendants); * Persons under legal protection (protected adults: under guardianship, curatorship, etc.); * Opposition of the patient to participate in the research.
Where this trial is running
Arras and 4 other locations
- Arras General Hospital — Arras, France (RECRUITING)
- Arras General Hospital — Arras, France (RECRUITING)
- Douai General Hospital — Douai, France (RECRUITING)
- Lens General Hospital — Lens, France (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
- Lille University Hospital — Lille, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kathleen JACQUEZ, MSC
- Email: kathleen.jacquez@gh-artoisternois.fr
- Phone: 03 21 21 15 99
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder