CompletedNot Applicable

Mobilizing Early Management of Mental Health Complications After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Canada537 participantsStarted 2021-02-01

Plain-language summary

Mental health problems frequently complicate recovery from mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) but are under-recognized and under-treated. Our research program aims to identify evidence-based strategies for closing this knowledge-practice gap. Building on a successful pilot trial, the reseachers will evaluate the effectiveness of a clinical practice guideline implementation tool designed to support proactive management of mental health complications after mTBI in primary care.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 69 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-69 years old, * presentation to emergency department within 72 hours of injury, * probable mTBI diagnosis per emergency department chart review and interview based on World Health Organization Neurotrauma Task Force diagnostic criteria, * fluent in English, * primary residence in British Columbia, * designate a specific family physician or walk-in clinic where they plan to seek follow-up care Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing unstable/serious medical condition (e.g., cancer, multiple sclerosis, etc.) * Pre-existing unstable/severe mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia requiring hospital admission in past year)

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

MINI version 7.0.2 for DSM-5

Timeframe: 26 weeks post injury

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04704037

SponsorUniversity of British Columbia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-04-30

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