CompletedNot Applicable

Relief of Symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress for Victims of Gun Violence

United States14 participantsStarted 2020-01-01

Plain-language summary

To test the hypothesis that adult individuals who are victims of gun violence will have decreased symptoms of post-traumatic stress after an individual-level intervention with the Screening and Tool for Awareness and Relief of Trauma (START).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Survivors of gunshot wound presenting to the Emergency room and/or admitted as inpatient that are eligible for the Violence Prevention and Outreach Program (VPOP). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe traumatic brain injury * Children under the age of 18 * Patients otherwise unable to give consent * Non-English speaking patients * Victims of sexual assault * Patients with history of a severe mental illness and/or those already undergoing treatment for a mental illness by a licensed professional.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

PTSD evaluation

Timeframe: baseline

Change in PTSD evaluation test scores

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Change PTSD evaluation test scores

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03916614

SponsorYale University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-01-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.