Development of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder After Natural Disaster

December 2, 2013 updated by: University of Alabama at Birmingham
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 Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

629

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Alabama
      • Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35205
        • University of Alabama Birmingham

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

19 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients presenting to UAB emergency room, outpatient trauma clinics and substance abuse center.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 19 and older Able and willing to complete a questionnaire

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Younger than 19 Unwilling or unable to complete a questionnaire

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
patients in UAB ER,
Other: Referral to counseling services if desired

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Development of PTSD
Time Frame: June 2011-December 2012
June 2011-December 2012

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 7, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 7, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

August 9, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 3, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 2, 2013

Last Verified

November 1, 2013

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • F110510007

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