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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Quality of Life of Avalanche Survivors From 2014 to 2018, Based on the French North Alpine Avalanche Register

NCT03936738 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 107

Last updated 2020-02-19

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Summary

The aim of this study is to identify if an avalanche accident has a psychological impact on avalanche victims.

The investigators hypothesize that being exposed to an avalanche could generate enough stress to develop posttraumatic stress symptoms or even more, an authentic posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Additionally, the investigators think that such symptoms might lead to physical and psychological distress in daily life. Lastly, the investigators suppose that a serious traumatism, a complete and/or prolonged burial, the death of a family member or a closed friend could be a potential risk factors to develop PTSD symptoms in avalanche victims. To evaluate post traumatic stress symptoms and the quality of life of avalanche survivors, the investigators use the Impact of Event Scale - Revised and the Short Form 12. These two scales are included in a standardized questionnaire, which is submitted to avalanche victims during a phone call.

Conditions

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Avalanche, Landslide, or Mudslide
  • Quality of Life

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University Hospital, Grenoble

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-05-01
Primary Completion
2019-06-01
Completion
2019-07-01

Countries

  • France

Study Locations

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