Pediatric and Caregiver Traumatic Stress Intervention (PACTS)
Start Date
11/26/2024
Completion Date
7/1/2026
Summary
The purpose of this study is to learn more about how to help the caregiver and child survivor of a traumatic injury handle post-traumatic stress disorder and/or depression.
Detailed Description
This study is a trial to determine if a caregiver-child dyadic screening and caregiver intervention with pediatric trauma patients reduces traumatic stress symptoms in both child and caregiver, and depressive symptoms in caregivers compared to the current standard of care. The purpose of the PACTS Intervention is to identify and address the needs of the caregiver and the child survivor who are at-risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder and/or depression following traumatic injury of the child.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 1 years to 6 years
Interventions
Caregiver Counseling for Childhood Traumatic Injury
Standard of Care for Childhood Traumatic Injury
Conditions
Locations
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157
United States