Exploring the link between eco-anxiety and suicide risk in adolescents
Official title: Eco-anxiety and Severity of Suicide Risk in Adolescents
Run by Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT05707975 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see if feelings of eco-anxiety are linked to a higher risk of suicide in teenagers aged 12 to 16 who are hospitalized for mental health issues.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 12 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 261 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bron, Rhone) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 27, 2023 |
| Main results expected | October 27, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 27, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 6, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05707975 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 12 to 16 who are hospitalized for mental health issues at the Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not speak French or have severe intellectual or comprehension disorders 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
This observational study aims to investigate the relationship between eco-anxiety and the severity of suicide risk among adolescents aged 12 to 16 years old. By utilizing the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), the study will assess various dimensions of suicidal ideation and behavior in this population. The research is conducted at the Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant in Bron, Rhone, focusing on hospitalized adolescents in the child and adolescent psychopathology department. The findings could provide valuable insights into how environmental concerns impact mental health in young people.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and interventions for reducing suicide risk among adolescents experiencing eco-anxiety.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific relationship between eco-anxiety and suicide risk in adolescents is less explored, studies on mental health impacts of environmental concerns have shown promising results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- Adolescents aged 12 to 16, hospitalized at the Hopital Femme Mère Enfant, in the child and adolescent psychopathology department Exclusion Criteria: * Patient who does not speak French * Patient unable to read or write. * Patient with an intellectual development or oral comprehension disorder (eg severe dysphasia preventing understanding of the explanations given, or severe dyslexia preventing the reading of scale items). * Oral or written refusal by the parents or the child. * Child not affiliated to a social security system and under legal protection
Where it's running
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Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant
Bron, Rhone, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Christophe Gauld, Dr
- Email: christophe.gauld@chu-lyon.fr
- Phone: 04.72.12.95.62
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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.