Multidimensional mental health check for adolescents
Multidimensional Assessment of Mental Health in Adolescence: Cross-sectional Study Using Self-report and Parent-report Questionnaires.
This project uses questionnaires from teens and their parents to test whether combining multiple perspectives can spot early signs of psychological distress in 11–18-year-olds.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Ages | 11 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Messina) |
| Trial ID | NCT07422324 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational project enrolls adolescents aged 11–18 and collects multidimensional psychometric data from both the teenager and a parent or guardian using standardized questionnaires. No treatments are given; data are gathered to identify patterns of symptoms and early warning signs of anxiety, mood, and behavioral problems. Participants must be able to read and complete the questionnaires independently and provide parental consent. The study is conducted at the IRCCS Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo in Messina and aims to inform targeted early interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adolescents aged 11–18 with parental/guardian consent who can read and complete questionnaires independently are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Those outside the 11–18 age range, without parental consent, or with reading/sensory impairments or acute severe psychiatric conditions that prevent reliable questionnaire completion are unlikely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help detect mental health problems earlier and guide more targeted support or referrals for adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Similar multi-informant questionnaire approaches have been widely used and can improve identification of at-risk youth, although predictive accuracy and long-term outcomes vary across studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * adolescents aged between 11 and 18; * consent from legal guardians/parents; * good reading and comprehension skills, absence of sensory impairments that prevent them from completing the questionnaires independently. Exclusion Criteria: * age not between 11-18 years; * failure to obtain consent from legal guardians/parents; * overt difficulties in reading and understanding the text, presence of sensory deficits that prevent independent completion of the questionnaires.
Where this trial is running
Messina
- IRCCS Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo, Messina, Messina 98124 — Messina, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Francesca Cucinotta
- Email: francesca.cucinotta@irccsme.it
- Phone: 09060128256
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.