A randomised controlled trial to determine whether mental health problems and significant psychological distress in children involved in everyday road traffic accidents can be prevented

Completed

• Conditions: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); depression; anxiety; Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Reaction to severe stress, and adjustment disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN34861010
• Lead Sponsor: HS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2004-01-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 276

Inclusion Criteria

A total of 276 children aged 7-18 attending a hospital A&E Department following involvement in a road traffic accident will be recruited.

Exclusion Criteria

Does not meet inclusion criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pre and post measures will allow between & within group comparisons in order to determine whether the intervention was effective in preventing the development of mental health problems and facilitating post-accident psychological functioning. Standard psychometric questionnaires and semi-structured interview will be used.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ot provided at time of registration