RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07197476

Adolescent Stress and Substance Intervention Subsequent to Trauma

Adolescent Injury: Intervening to Prevent Posttraumatic Stress and Substance Use Outcomes


Sponsor

Rhode Island Hospital

Enrollment

92 participants

Start Date

Mar 3, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The long-term goal of this study is to address the adoption of the new trauma center requirement to establish best practices of screening for acute stress with an intervention to prevent both adolescent PTSD and substance use. The investigators will develop, refine, and pilot test the Adolescent Stress and Substance Intervention Subsequent to Trauma (ASSIST) video interventions that build upon the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma guidelines to improve mental health care during and after hospitalization for traumatic injury. The aims are: PHASE I - Primary Aim 1: To develop and refine two ASSIST video interventions for adolescents and parents admitted to a level 1 pediatric trauma center. PHASE II * Primary Aim 2a: To evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and implementation potential of the ASSIST video interventions. * Primary Aim 2b: Develop the ASSIST implementation protocol using a national advisory panel of pediatric trauma center leaders. Participants in PHASE 1: Parent and child duo: * Review storyboards for the video interventions * Participate in qualitative interviews at hospital admission and 1 month following discharge Pediatric trauma center clinical staff members: \- Complete qualitative interviews Participants in PHASE II: Parent and child duo: * Shown their own video interventions * Complete assessments at admission and 1-, 2-, 3- months after discharge


Eligibility

Min Age: 12 YearsMax Age: 17 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a program to help teenagers aged 12–17 who have been admitted to hospital for a traumatic injury manage stress and reduce the risk of developing substance use problems afterward. A parent or caregiver is also involved in the program. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a young person aged 12–17 admitted to hospital for a traumatic injury - You speak English or Spanish - A parent or caregiver who lives with you can also participate and provide consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently in police custody or are a prisoner - You are involved with child protective services - You were admitted due to a suicide attempt or self-harm - You have an acute medical condition that would prevent you from giving consent Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALASSIST Video Intervention

Video intervention for participants: adolescent trauma patient-parent dyads.


Locations(1)

Rhode Island Hospital

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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