Evaluation of the redevelopment of Ireland's National Forensic Mental Health Service
Official title: Dundrum Forensic Redevelopment Evaluation Study: D-FOREST Study.
Run by Health Service Executive, Ireland · NCT05074732 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how moving to a new 170-bed mental health hospital in Ireland affects the recovery and care of patients with mental health issues involved in the justice system.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 350 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Health Service Executive, Ireland Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dublin) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 1, 2019 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 12, 2021 |
| Trial ID | NCT05074732 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults admitted to the National Forensic Mental Health Service in Ireland since December 1, 2019.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who were not admitted to the National Forensic Mental Health Service during the specified timeframe may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The D-FOREST study is a multi-site observational evaluation of the redevelopment of Ireland's National Forensic Mental Health Service. It aims to assess the impact of transitioning from an outdated facility to a new 170-bed hospital in Portrane on patient outcomes and service efficiency. The study will track various recovery domains, including mental health, physical health, and social functioning, over a five-year period. By analyzing waiting times and lengths of stay, the study seeks to demonstrate the effectiveness of the new service model in improving care for forensic patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved mental health outcomes and reduced recidivism for patients in forensic settings.
How similar studies have gone: While similar evaluations of forensic mental health services have been conducted, the specific redevelopment approach in this study is novel and untested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Admitted to the National Forensic Mental Health Service (NFMHS) Ireland after 1st December 2019 until 7 years after the transfer of the National Service to the newly developed complete National Forensic Service at Portrane, North Dublin, Ireland. Exclusion Criteria: * This study comprises a complete cohort of admissions to the NFMHS. All adult patients admitted during the time period will be included in the study, regardless of their length of stay.
Where it's running
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National Forensic Mental Health Service, Central Mental Hospital
Dublin, Ireland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mary Davoren, M.D. — Trinity College University of Dublin
- Study coordinator: Mary Davoren, M.D.
- Email: davorem@tcd.ie
- Phone: 0035312157401
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.