Development of PTSD After Natural DisasterNCT01661452
Development of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder After Natural Disaster
An observational study of Development of PTSD After Natural Disaster, run by University of Alabama at Birmingham at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
A survey (patient self-report) of patients presenting to UAB emergency room, outpatient trauma clinics and substance abuse center for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and maladaptive coping responses after the widespread tornado disaster that occurred in Alabama in April 2011. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 19 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Development of PTSD After Natural Disaster
- What is being tested?
- Referral to counseling services if desired
- How many people
- 629 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Jun 2011to Sep 2013
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 19 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients presenting to UAB emergency room, outpatient trauma clinics and substance abuse center.
Who may be able to join
- 19 and older Able and willing to complete a questionnaire
Who cannot join
- Younger than 19 Unwilling or unable to complete a questionnaire
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
University of Alabama Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35205
About this study
A survey (patient self-report) of patients presenting to UAB emergency room, outpatient trauma clinics and substance abuse center for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and maladaptive coping responses after the widespread tornado disaster that occurred in Alabama in April 2011.
- Being tested
- Referral to counseling services if desired
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Referral to counseling services if desiredOther
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| patients in UAB ER, | Not described Receives: Other: Referral to counseling services if desired |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Development of PTSD
Measured: June 2011-December 2012
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Aug 2012 (estimated)
- Study startJun 2011
- Primary completionDec 2012
- Study completionSep 2013
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Development of PTSD After Natural DisasterStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of Alabama at BirminghamThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 629 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01661452
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- F110510007
- Status last verified
- Nov 2013
- First submitted
- 7 Aug 2012
- Last updated
- 3 Dec 2013
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Dec 2013. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Development of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder After Natural Disaster
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01661452
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- F110510007
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 629 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Alabama at BirminghamUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jun 2011
- Primary completion
- Dec 2012 (actual)
- Study completion
- Sep 2013 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Aug 2012 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
A survey (patient self-report) of patients presenting to UAB emergency room, outpatient trauma clinics and substance abuse center for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and maladaptive coping responses after the widespread tornado disaster that occurred in Alabama in April 2011.
Study design
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| patients in UAB ER, | – | Other: Referral to counseling services if desired |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 19 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients presenting to UAB emergency room, outpatient trauma clinics and substance abuse center.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 19 and older Able and willing to complete a questionnaire
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Younger than 19 Unwilling or unable to complete a questionnaire
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Referral to counseling services if desired | Other | patients in UAB ER, |
Primary outcome
Development of PTSD
Time frame: June 2011-December 2012
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Dec 2013.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Development of PTSD After Natural Disaster, run by University of Alabama at Birmingham at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Dec 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Development of PTSD (time frame: June 2011-December 2012). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Dec 2013.