Clinical trials: Geriatric Psychiatry
Dementia, Agitation
Virtual Reality to Advance Dementia Care and Quality of Life
The goal of this feasibility clinical trial is to learn whether supervised virtual reality (VR) sessions can be safely and practically provided to adults aged 55 years and older with moderate-to-severe dementia who experience…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Agitation, Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia, Major Neurocognitive Disorder
- Trial name
- VR-Care (NCT07893678)
- Testing
- Supervised Virtual Reality Sessions
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The Use of Lisdexamfetamine for Children Aged 7-13 With Attention Deficit Disorders
Aiming at improving clinical practice regarding the use of lisdexamfetamine for the treatment of ADHD in children, the investigators want to retrospectively map the clinical use of lisdexamfetamine at a specialised outpatient…
- Conditions
- Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Hyperkinetic Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04727476
- Testing
- Lisdexamfetamine
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 413 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Bipolar Disorder
Aripiprazole in Late Life Bipolar Disorder
The purpose of this research study is to analyze the effectiveness and tolerability of a new medication, aripiprazole (Abilify), in individuals age 50 years and older who have bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness).
- Trial name
- NCT00194038
- Testing
- Aripiprazole
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
ART
Effect of Clay Based Group Study With Elderly Living Alone
This study determines the effectiveness of clay-based group study on the loneliness and hopelessness levels in elderly living alone.
- Trial name
- NCT04295083
- Testing
- clay based group study
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical University
Child Behavior Disorders, Child Mental Disorder
Epidemiological Screening of Psychiatric Disorders Among School Aged Children and Adolescent in Assiut Governorate
Paediatric behavioural, developmental, and mental health issues are more common than childhood cancers, cardiac problems, and renal problems combined.
- Conditions
- Child Behavior Disorders, Child Mental Disorder, Adolescent Behaviour
- Trial name
- NCT04745819
- Testing
- 1. The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), parent form
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Dyskinesia, Medication-induced
Levetiracetam in the Treatment of Neuroleptic-induced Tardive Dyskinesia
An 8-week study to examine safety and efficacy of levetiracetam in patients with neuroleptic-induced tardive dyskinesia
- Trial name
- NCT00175955
- Testing
- Levetiracetam
- Where
- 7 sites in Belgium, Bulgaria
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Pharma
Depression, Back Pain
ADAPT: Addressing Depression and Pain Together
The primary question addressed by this study is: Using a stepped care approach in primary care, what is the value of the combination of an antidepressant medication (Venlafaxine) and psychotherapy for seniors living with…
- Trial name
- ADAPT (NCT01124188)
- Testing
- Higher-dose venlafaxine, Supportive management, Problem Solving Therapy for Depression and Pain
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 263 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Dementia
REspectful CAring for the AGitated Elderly
The treatment of Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) continue to raise difficult problems. Both the pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies often fail to achieve the expected results.
- Trial name
- RECAGE (NCT03507504)
- Testing
- SCU-B
- Where
- 12 sites in Belgium, France and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Europea di Ricerca Biomedica Ferb Onlus
Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic, Cognitive Disorders, Memory Disorders
The Effects and Cost-Effectiveness of an Integrated Multidisciplinary Approach for Psychogeriatric Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects and cost-effectiveness of a Diagnostic Observation Center for PsychoGeriatric patients (DOC-PG).
- Trial name
- NCT00402311
- Testing
- DOC-PG: integrated multidisciplinary assessment, Usual care: assessment by GP or one of the regional services
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 216 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Dopamine D2 and D3 Receptor Occupancy and Clinical Response in Older Patients With Schizophrenia
This study will provide information regarding dopamine D2/D3 occupancy related with clinical/adverse effects in older people with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophreniform Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00825045
- Testing
- risperidone
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
DSPPea34, Young People Aged 6-18
Synergy in Mental Health Care: Strengthening Collaborations in a Shared Care System for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (DSPPea34).
DSPPea34 (Shared Care Program for Children and Adolescents) is an experimental health program designed to provide rapid, guided care orientation for youth aged 6-18 when a first-line psychological follow-up is considered by a…
- Conditions
- DSPPea34, Young People Aged 6-18, Acute and Mild Psychological Disorders
- Trial name
- SYNERGIE (NCT07429968)
- Testing
- structured online questionnaire, descriptive analysis of patient characteristics and their care pathways, based on electronic medical records
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Dementia, Behavioural Disorders
Use of Telemedicine in Collaboration Between a Psychogeriatric Unit and Nursing Homes
The investigators want to evaluate the use of video-conference in the collaboration between the investigators psychogeriatric department and nursing homes.
- Trial name
- TESAM (NCT01217268)
- Testing
- Training in person centered care by supervision using video-conference
- Where
- Norway
- Sponsor
- Sykehuset Innlandet HF
Mental Disorders, Contraception
Medication Safety and Contraceptive Counseling for Reproductive Aged Women With Psychiatric Conditions
There is currently limited research that addresses the unique medication safety and family planning needs among women of reproductive age with psychiatric conditions.
- Conditions
- Mental Disorders, Contraception, Chemical Teratogen Exposure
- Trial name
- MSRP (NCT02292056)
- Testing
- 1-on-1 counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Loneliness, Geriatric Depression
Applying a Chatbot to Geriatric Patients in Psychiatric Clinics: A Pilot Study
This study will use the caring chatbot developed by the Taipei University of Technology team to provide care for participants and use robots to talk to them to collect daily changes in mood, sleep, and activities, and analyze the…
- Trial name
- NCT05054660
- Testing
- caring chatbot
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Validate the French Version of GMS Package
Validation of the French Version of the Geriatric Mental State (GMS)
A major public health issues of today's aging population is the development of knowledge and expertise in geriatric medicine and psychiatry of the elderly.
- Trial name
- GMS-Package (NCT01061827)
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Tours
Dementia
Study of Depakote for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia
This prospective, naturalistic, open label study will test the hypothesis that Depakote is correlated with a reduction in elevated Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Index (CMAI) verbal and physical agitation and aggression scales over a…
- Trial name
- NCT00197834
- Testing
- Depakote
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Hearthstone Alzheimer Care
Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD)
Creative Processes and Children With a Neurodeveloppement Disorder
Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are associated with diverse cognitive profiles, including creative abilities that remain poorly documented.
- Trial name
- CREADEV (NCT07803146)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 212 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Social Isolation, Loneliness
Intergenerational Program for Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Discharged From the Emergency Department
Social isolation and loneliness worsens older adults' risk of dementia, quality of life, and death as much as smoking. Older adults are more likely to use emergency services and are also more likely to experience social isolation…
- Conditions
- Social Isolation, Loneliness, Geriatric
- Trial name
- SIL (NCT05998343)
- Testing
- Intergenerational HOW R U?, Same-Generation Peer Support HOW R U?
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 141 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada
School Difficulties Associated With Mental Health Problems
Partnerships Between Schools and Public Mental Health Departments: Investigation of Multi-professional Interventions for Children Aged 3 to 8 With Mental Health Issues (Parpsych-Ed)
Local partnerships between schools (preschool and elementary) and mental health public services are implemented in seven sites in France.
- Trial name
- Parpsych-Ed (NCT04300712)
- Testing
- Questionnaires at the start and end of the school year
- Where
- 7 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GCS pour la recherche et la formation en sante mentale
Geriatric Disorder, Depression
Quality Register for Geriatric Psychiatry
QualGeP (KVALAP) is a quality register in Viken Research network for Geriatric Psychiatry. The objectives of the register are to enhance our knowledge of old persons with severe psychiatric disorders, and to secure an optimal…
- Trial name
- KVALAP (NCT01415310)
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 19,000 people
- Sponsor
- Geir Selbaek