Assessing mental health disorders in Hong Kong using a new recall method
Use of Life History Calendars to Enhance Measurement of Lifetime Experience With Mental Disorders in Hong Kong.
This study is testing a new way to help people in Hong Kong remember important life events to see how many have experienced major depression and thoughts of suicide.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06804525 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study utilizes the World Health Organization Composite International Diagnostic Interview-5th (CIDI-5) to evaluate the prevalence of major depressive disorders and suicidal ideation among residents in Hong Kong. To improve the accuracy of retrospective reporting, the study incorporates a life history calendar (LHC) that helps participants recall significant life events. By enhancing the CIDI-5 with the LHC, the study aims to provide a more reliable assessment of lifetime mental health issues. Participants will be randomly selected from a census list and must meet specific eligibility criteria.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Hong Kong residents aged 25 and older who can communicate in Chinese or English and have lived in the area for at least six months.
Not a fit: Patients who are domestic workers or those with significant linguistic or cognitive difficulties may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate assessments of mental health disorders, improving diagnosis and treatment strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have successfully utilized similar methodologies to improve the accuracy of mental health assessments, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * All household members aged 25 years old and over are randomly sampled from the Census and Statistics Department List of Quarters * Live in the address sampled from the Census and Statistics Department List of Quarters * Reside in Hong Kong for at least six months in the past year * Able to read and communicate in Chinese or English * Without linguistic or cognitive difficulties Exclusion Criteria: * Domestic workers
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- The University of Hong Kong — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michael Y. Ni, MD — The University of Hong Kong
- Study coordinator: Yoona Kim, PhD
- Email: yoonak@hku.hk
- Phone: 852+39179109
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.