Actively Recruiting
Led by Medical University of South Carolina · Updated on 2025-08-11
300
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
56 weeks
Total Duration
M
Medical University of South Carolina
Lead Sponsor
C
Children's of Alabama
Collaborating Sponsor
Pediatric traumatic injury is a leading cause of death and health problems among adolescents aged 12 to 17 in the US. These injuries often lead to mental health issues like posttraumatic stress and depression, affecting up to 42% of patients, as well as challenges in physical recovery and social life. This research evaluates the Trauma Resilience and Recovery Program (TRRP), a technology-enhanced, stepped care model designed to support mental and emotional recovery and improve quality of life after injury. The study also explores how TRRP could be implemented more widely in pediatric trauma centers. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the TRRP group receives a three-step intervention including in-hospital education with brief risk reduction, emotional recovery tracking through automated text messages, a 30-day telephone screening for psychological treatment needs, and referrals to telehealth or in-person mental health services if needed. The comparison group receives brief educational materials about mental health recovery and local referrals for those seeking treatment. This approach combines technology and multidisciplinary care to address patients' mental health needs after traumatic injury. Throughout the study, participants will be assessed using various measures such as the Child PTSD Symptom Scale, depression scales, distress inventories, alcohol use screening, social support questionnaires, and quality of life evaluations at baseline and several follow-up points up to 12 months. The study aims to track emotional and quality of life improvements as well as the feasibility of implementing TRRP in other trauma centers. The total study period includes baseline assessments and follow-ups at 3, 6, and 12 months post-injury to monitor recovery and mental health outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Evaluation of Trauma Center-Based Intervention for Adolescent Traumatic Injury Survivors
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Approximately 1 month
Participants receive either the Trauma Resilience and Recovery Program (TRRP), which includes in-hospital education, brief risk reduction session, emotional recovery tracking via automated text messages, a 30-day telephone screen for psychological treatment needs, and referral to formal mental health services if needed; or Enhanced Usual Care, which provides brief education about mental health after injury, educational materials, and local referral information to support treatment seeking.
1 in-hospital education session, ongoing automated text messaging, and 1 telephone screening at 30 days
Duration - Up to 12 months post-baseline
Participants are assessed for mental health and quality of life outcomes to monitor recovery after the intervention.
Visits at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months post-baseline
Total: 1 location
1
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29466
Actively Recruiting
T
Tatiana M Davidson, PhD
S
Sarah German, BS
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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Tatiana M Davidson, Theresa Skojec, Priscilla Li...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41782923