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

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN34861010

Enrollment

276

Registered

2004-01-23

Start date

2000-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Interventions

1. Trauma discussion (intervention) 2. Standard care

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
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

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026