PTSD Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
AI generated eligibility summary. Written by an AI model from the official source data and checked on a sample basis. It can contain mistakes, so confirm anything important against the original source. How we use AI
Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are 16 years old or older
- You speak English or Spanish
- You have been admitted to George Washington University Hospital's trauma center
- You scored positive on a screening tool called the Injured Trauma Survivors Screen, which suggests you may be at risk of developing PTSD or depression after your injury
Who may not be able to join:
- You had a low level of consciousness (below a certain score on a standard alertness test) when you were admitted to the hospital
- You have moderate to severe problems with memory or thinking (confirm with trial site)
- You are currently experiencing active psychosis (a serious mental health condition affecting your sense of reality)
- Your injury makes it impossible for you to speak or communicate verbally (for example, a serious head or spinal cord injury)
- Your injury was self-inflicted
- You have serious, ongoing substance use problems — though if you screen positive for substance use, the clinical team will assess your situation individually, and many people in this situation may still be eligible
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Kenneth Ruggiero, PhD, Medical University of South Carolina
Phone: 8439982602
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
Print a one-page summary to share with your doctor.
Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change from Baseline PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 8- item (PCL8-5) at 3-,6-, and 12-month
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 26 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.