Plain-English translation of NCT06482567 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a technique called iCOVER—a simple, structured approach that takes just 1 to 2 minutes to help people who are experiencing acute stress reactions (sudden, overwhelming distress). The iCOVER technique uses six specific steps to help bring a person back to the present moment and restore their sense of calm. Researchers want to know if this approach actually works better than simply having someone stay with you or receiving no special intervention.
When people experience sudden trauma or overwhelming stress, they can become confused, withdrawn, or disconnected from reality. While this treatment has been adopted in many places including military settings, researchers have never formally tested whether it truly helps people recover faster. This trial will provide the evidence needed to know if this approach should become standard care.
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If you enroll, you'll be randomly assigned to one of three groups. You might receive the iCOVER technique from a trained staff member (which takes 1 to 2 minutes), or you might have a staff member stay with you quietly for the same amount of time, or you might receive standard emergency care with no special intervention. About 5 minutes after your assigned intervention, a researcher will ask you a few simple questions to see how you're feeling. The entire study involvement takes place during your emergency department visit.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
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