PTSD Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who are 18 years of age or older
- People who have been cared for in an intensive care unit (ICU) or a step-down unit for at least 24 hours
- People who have had a serious, sudden heart or breathing problem during that hospital stay — this could include being on a breathing machine, receiving oxygen support, being treated for shock, or showing signs of a heart attack, among other conditions (confirm with trial site for full list)
- People with no history of significant memory or thinking problems (such as dementia), based on their medical records
- People with no history of serious mental illness (such as psychosis, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder) and no hospitalisation for a psychiatric condition in the six months before this hospital stay
- People who are not experiencing thoughts of suicide at the time of admission or when giving consent to join the study
- People who can speak and understand English or Spanish well enough to watch videos and complete surveys
- People who, after returning home from hospital, score 8 or higher on a standard questionnaire measuring anxiety and distress (called the HADS scale) — this is checked after discharge
Who may not be able to join:
- People with active alcohol or drug abuse problems (for example, being admitted for alcohol withdrawal or having a positive drug test at admission)
- People expected to have complex medical needs after leaving hospital, such as upcoming surgery, new chemotherapy, new dialysis, or being close to giving birth
- People whose care plan is focused on comfort care rather than active treatment
- People expected to be discharged to a nursing home, rehabilitation facility, long-term care facility, or home hospice rather than returning independently to their own home
- People expected to face significant practical barriers after discharge, such as major travel, an unstable living situation, or being unable to use a mobile app
- People whose thinking or decision-making remains significantly impaired as a result of their illness (assessed using a short cognitive screening test)
- People who are currently imprisoned, incarcerated, or under home detention
- People who do not have a reliable smartphone with mobile data or internet access
- People currently taking part in another study whose goals conflict with this one
- People who have previously taken part in this trial
- People who are readmitted to hospital before being enrolled into the study after discharge
- People who are not enrolled within 14 days of the planned start date after discharge
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: Christopher Cox, Professor of Medicine
Phone: 919-681-7232
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 21 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.