Mental health of adolescents in French therapeutic and educational facilities
Official title: Etat Des Lieux de la santé Mentale Des Adolescents Suivis Par Les Dispositifs ITEP en France
Run by University Hospital, Rouen · NCT06489912 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests how common mental health disorders are among 12- to 16-year-olds in therapeutic, educational, and pedagogical facilities in France.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 12 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Rouen Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Besançon and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 20, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06489912 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are 12- to 16-year-olds residing in a DITEP facility for at least 15 days, with informed assent and parental or legal representative consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants who do not have a psychiatric condition or do not complete assessments may not directly benefit from results.
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 involves adolescents aged 12 to 16 who are receiving support at DITED/ DITEP facilities. The project uses the WAIS IV to help characterize cognitive profiles alongside psychiatric conditions. It aims to describe the prevalence of various mental health disorders within this setting across multiple sites, including CHU Besançon and CHU Rouen. Participation requires informed assent from minors and consent from a parent or legal representative, with language in French. The findings may inform future care approaches and resource planning for youth in these institutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could improve understanding of mental health needs in these facilities and guide better screening and support for affected youth.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research has used similar observational approaches in institutional settings to describe prevalence of psychiatric disorders, providing useful baseline data.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescent aged 12 to 16 * In a DITEP for at least 15 days * Minor who has been informed and has not objected to the research (according to his/her capacity) * At least one person exercising parental authority who has read and understood the information note and has not objected to the research OR * For a minor under guardianship: legal representative who has read and understood the information note and has not objected to the research. Exclusion Criteria: * Minor and/or person(s) exercising parental authority who do not understand French * Holder of parental authority opposed to the search * Minor opposed to search
Where it's running
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CHU Bourgogne Franche Comté
Besançon, France Recruiting -
Chu Rouen
Rouen, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Priscille Gerardin, Pr
- Email: priscille.gerardin@chu-roue.fr
- Phone: 02.32.88.56.96
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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.