Exploring mental health and sexuality in adolescents and young adults
Mental Health and Sexuality in Adolescents and Young Adults
This study is testing how mental health issues and medications affect the sexual health of teens and young adults to improve conversations about this topic in psychiatric care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 770 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fondation Santé des Étudiants de France Academic / other |
| Locations | 12 sites (Vence, Alpes Maritimes and 11 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05316948 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the impact of psychiatric disorders and psychotropic medications on the sexual health of adolescents and young adults. It involves a mixed-methods approach, beginning with a quantitative survey of patients in psychiatric care, followed by qualitative interviews with young people and caregivers. Based on the findings, tailored training interventions for psychiatric care teams will be developed and implemented. The study will then reassess the situation to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions in improving discussions around sexual health.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are young individuals aged 15 and older who are hospitalized for psychiatric care and are either receiving or not receiving psychotropic treatment.
Not a fit: Patients under 15 years old or those requiring emergency psychiatric care may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding and management of sexual health issues among young people with psychiatric disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on similar studies, the approach of integrating sexual health discussions into psychiatric care is gaining attention and could provide valuable insights.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Young people hospitalized in psychiatric care-studies in one of the establishments of the FSEF, * Age ≥ 15 years (age of sexual majority), * Receiving or not a psychotropic treatment, * No opposition to participation (or parents for minors) in the study and use of data Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate * Patient under 15 years old * Need for emergency care (medicine or psychiatry).
Where this trial is running
Vence, Alpes Maritimes and 11 other locations
- Clinique FSEF Vence — Vence, Alpes Maritimes, France (Recruiting)
- Clinique FSEF Grenoble La Tronche — Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France (Recruiting)
- Clinique FSEF Rennes-Beaulieu — Rennes, Brittany Region, France (Recruiting)
- Clinique FSEF Aire sur l'Adour — Aire-sur-l'Adour, Landes, France (Recruiting)
- Clinique FSEF Vitry-le-François — Vitry-le-François, Marne, France (Recruiting)
- Clinique FSEF Villeneuve d'Ascq — Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Nord, France (Recruiting)
- Clinique FSEF Sablé-sur-Sarthe — Sablé-sur-Sarthe, Pays de la Loire Region, France (Recruiting)
- Clinique FSEF Bouffémont — Bouffémont, Île-de-France Region, France (Recruiting)
- Clinique FSEF Neufmoutiers-en-Brie — Neufmoutiers-en-Brie, Île-de-France Region, France (Recruiting)
- Clinique FSEF Paris 13 — Paris, Île-de-France Region, France (Recruiting)
- Clinique FSEF Paris 16 — Paris, Île-de-France Region, France (Recruiting)
- Clinique FSEF Sceaux — Sceaux, Île-de-France Region, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Anaïs Foussier, IDE
- Email: anais.foussier@fsef.net
- Phone: +33 2 44 55 20 81
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.