Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Policy Relevant US Trauma Care System Pragmatic Trial for PTSD and Comorbidity Pilot (NCT NCT02335125)

NCT ID: NCT02335125

Last Updated: 2020-09-11

Results Overview

The investigators will use the PTSD Checklist - Civilian (PCL-C). The scoring of the scale ranges from a minimum of 17 to a maximum of 85, with higher scores indicating a worse outcome. The measure can also provide a rating of symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of PTSD.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

40 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and 1-month

Results posted on

2020-09-11

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Intervention
The intervention aims to prevent the development of chronic PTSD and depressive symptoms, alcohol use problems, and enduring physical disability in survivors of both TBI and non-TBI injuries. The intervention utilizes a computerized decision support tool to flexibly target these multiple conditions including and includes care management, medication, and psychotherapy elements. Motivational Interviewing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Elements Psychotropic Drugs Care Management
Usual Care
Only standard care practices will be administered to this arm.
Overall Study
STARTED
20
20
Overall Study
COMPLETED
20
20
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

A Policy Relevant US Trauma Care System Pragmatic Trial for PTSD and Comorbidity Pilot

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Intervention
n=20 Participants
The intervention aims to prevent the development of chronic PTSD and depressive symptoms, alcohol use problems, and enduring physical disability in survivors of both TBI and non-TBI injuries. The intervention utilizes a computerized decision support tool to flexibly target these multiple conditions including and includes care management, medication, and psychotherapy elements. Motivational Interviewing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Elements Psychotropic Drugs Care Management
Usual Care
n=20 Participants
Only standard care practices will be administered to this arm.
Total
n=40 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
1 Participants
n=93 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
3 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
18 Participants
n=93 Participants
13 Participants
n=4 Participants
31 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
1 Participants
n=93 Participants
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
6 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Continuous
43.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.1 • n=93 Participants
48.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.9 • n=4 Participants
46.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.4 • n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants
n=93 Participants
7 Participants
n=4 Participants
13 Participants
n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
14 Participants
n=93 Participants
13 Participants
n=4 Participants
27 Participants
n=27 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=93 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
3 Participants
n=27 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
19 Participants
n=93 Participants
18 Participants
n=4 Participants
37 Participants
n=27 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants
n=93 Participants
3 Participants
n=4 Participants
4 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
1 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
1 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
16 Participants
n=93 Participants
11 Participants
n=4 Participants
27 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants
n=93 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
3 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=93 Participants
3 Participants
n=4 Participants
4 Participants
n=27 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 1-month

The investigators will use the PTSD Checklist - Civilian (PCL-C). The scoring of the scale ranges from a minimum of 17 to a maximum of 85, with higher scores indicating a worse outcome. The measure can also provide a rating of symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of PTSD.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention
n=20 Participants
The intervention aims to prevent the development of chronic PTSD and depressive symptoms, alcohol use problems, and enduring physical disability in survivors of both TBI and non-TBI injuries. The intervention utilizes a computerized decision support tool to flexibly target these multiple conditions including and includes care management, medication, and psychotherapy elements. Motivational Interviewing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Elements Psychotropic Drugs Care Management
Usual Care
n=20 Participants
Only standard care practices will be administered to this arm.
Change From Baseline PTSD Checklist Civilian (PCL-C) at 1 Month
1.30 score on a scale
Interval -4.81 to 7.42
5.04 score on a scale
Interval -1.07 to 11.15

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 1-month

The investigators will use the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) as a continuous measure. The 10-item scale score ranges from 0-40, with higher values indicating a worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention
n=20 Participants
The intervention aims to prevent the development of chronic PTSD and depressive symptoms, alcohol use problems, and enduring physical disability in survivors of both TBI and non-TBI injuries. The intervention utilizes a computerized decision support tool to flexibly target these multiple conditions including and includes care management, medication, and psychotherapy elements. Motivational Interviewing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Elements Psychotropic Drugs Care Management
Usual Care
n=20 Participants
Only standard care practices will be administered to this arm.
Change From Baseline Alcohol Use Disorders Identification at 1 Month
-1.36 score on a scale
Interval -3.38 to 0.66
-2.31 score on a scale
Interval -4.38 to -0.25

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 1-month

The investigators will use the Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item Depression Scale (PHQ-9). The scoring of the scale ranges from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 27, with higher scores indicating a worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention
n=20 Participants
The intervention aims to prevent the development of chronic PTSD and depressive symptoms, alcohol use problems, and enduring physical disability in survivors of both TBI and non-TBI injuries. The intervention utilizes a computerized decision support tool to flexibly target these multiple conditions including and includes care management, medication, and psychotherapy elements. Motivational Interviewing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Elements Psychotropic Drugs Care Management
Usual Care
n=20 Participants
Only standard care practices will be administered to this arm.
Change From Patient Health Questionnaire 9 Item Depression Scale at 1 Month
1.27 score on a scale
Interval -1.2 to 3.74
0.28 score on a scale
Interval -2.25 to 2.82

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 1-month

The investigators will use the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form healthy survey (MOS SF-12/36) physical components summary to assess physical function. The minimum and maximum scores are 0-100 with higher scores representing a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention
n=20 Participants
The intervention aims to prevent the development of chronic PTSD and depressive symptoms, alcohol use problems, and enduring physical disability in survivors of both TBI and non-TBI injuries. The intervention utilizes a computerized decision support tool to flexibly target these multiple conditions including and includes care management, medication, and psychotherapy elements. Motivational Interviewing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Elements Psychotropic Drugs Care Management
Usual Care
n=20 Participants
Only standard care practices will be administered to this arm.
Change in Functional Status
Baseline
48.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.2
46.5 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.1
Change in Functional Status
1 Month
30.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.6
33.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 1-month

Item 9 of the Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item (PHQ-9) scale assesses suicidal ideation. It is scored from 0 to 3, with a score of 1 or greater indicating a patient has suicidal ideation. Participants with a PHQ-9 item 9 score of greater than or equal to 1 are reported for this outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention
n=20 Participants
The intervention aims to prevent the development of chronic PTSD and depressive symptoms, alcohol use problems, and enduring physical disability in survivors of both TBI and non-TBI injuries. The intervention utilizes a computerized decision support tool to flexibly target these multiple conditions including and includes care management, medication, and psychotherapy elements. Motivational Interviewing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Elements Psychotropic Drugs Care Management
Usual Care
n=20 Participants
Only standard care practices will be administered to this arm.
Patient Health Questionnaire Item 9 Suicide Question
Baseline
3 Participants
2 Participants
Patient Health Questionnaire Item 9 Suicide Question
1 Month
4 Participants
6 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 1-month

Single items that assess drug use across multiple substances (e.g., Cocaine, Prescription Opiates). Single item self-report dichotomized as none versus at least monthly use.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention
n=20 Participants
The intervention aims to prevent the development of chronic PTSD and depressive symptoms, alcohol use problems, and enduring physical disability in survivors of both TBI and non-TBI injuries. The intervention utilizes a computerized decision support tool to flexibly target these multiple conditions including and includes care management, medication, and psychotherapy elements. Motivational Interviewing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Elements Psychotropic Drugs Care Management
Usual Care
n=20 Participants
Only standard care practices will be administered to this arm.
Number of Participants Endorsing a Single Item That Assesses Drug Use
Baseline
12 Participants
10 Participants
Number of Participants Endorsing a Single Item That Assesses Drug Use
1 Month
15 Participants
13 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 1-month

The investigators will use the National Study on the Costs and Outcomes of Trauma (NSCOT) Cognitive Screen, a 4 - Item Traumatic Brain Injury / Post-concussive Symptom Screen. The scoring of the scale ranges from a minimum of 4 to a maximum of 20, with lower scores indicating a worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intervention
n=20 Participants
The intervention aims to prevent the development of chronic PTSD and depressive symptoms, alcohol use problems, and enduring physical disability in survivors of both TBI and non-TBI injuries. The intervention utilizes a computerized decision support tool to flexibly target these multiple conditions including and includes care management, medication, and psychotherapy elements. Motivational Interviewing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Elements Psychotropic Drugs Care Management
Usual Care
n=20 Participants
Only standard care practices will be administered to this arm.
Cognitive Impairment Scale
Baseline
16.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.3
16.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.4
Cognitive Impairment Scale
1 Month
16.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.1
15.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.1

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Moderating Variable

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Moderating Variable

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Intervention

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Usual Care

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Intervention
n=20 participants at risk
The intervention aims to prevent the development of chronic PTSD and depressive symptoms, alcohol use problems, and enduring physical disability in survivors of both TBI and non-TBI injuries. The intervention utilizes a computerized decision support tool to flexibly target these multiple conditions including and includes care management, medication, and psychotherapy elements. Motivational Interviewing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Elements Psychotropic Drugs Care Management
Usual Care
n=20 participants at risk
Only standard care practices will be administered to this arm.
Surgical and medical procedures
Surgical complication unrelated to study participation which resulted in death
5.0%
1/20
0.00%
0/20

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Douglas Zatzick, MD

University of Washington Harborview Medical Center

Phone: (206) 744-6701

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place