Observing the use of ElectroConvulsive Therapy in France
Observatoire National d'ElectroConvulsivoThérapie (ECT)
This study looks at how ElectroConvulsive Therapy is currently used to treat mental disorders in France to see if it can be improved for patients who need it.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit Academic / other |
| Locations | 30 sites (Angers and 29 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT04477434 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the current practices and effectiveness of ElectroConvulsive Therapy (ECT) for treating mental disorders in France. It seeks to identify the medical procedures associated with ECT and to develop research that evaluates and enhances the treatment's effectiveness. By reviewing existing healthcare models, the study aims to update recommendations for ECT based on contemporary practices and findings. The study will involve patients who are consecutively referred for ECT across various locations in France.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have been consecutively referred for ElectroConvulsive Therapy.
Not a fit: Patients who are not being referred for ECT or who do not have drug-resistant mental disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved guidelines and practices for ECT, enhancing treatment outcomes for patients with drug-resistant mental disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While ECT has been widely used and studied, this specific observational approach to evaluate and improve its practices in France is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients consecutively referred for ECT. Exclusion Criteria: * Not specified
Where this trial is running
Angers and 29 other locations
- CHU d'Angers : Site Larrey — Angers, France (Recruiting)
- Clinique Mirambeau — Anglet, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- CHS de Montfavet — Avignon, France (Recruiting)
- CH Cote Basque — Bayonne, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Fondation bon sauveur — Bégard, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Centre de crise Esquirol — Caen, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- CHU Gabriel Montpied — Clermont-Ferrand, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- CH La Chartreuse — Dijon, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Clinique du domaine de Vontes — Esvres-sur-Indre, France (Recruiting)
- Clinique de Pen-An-Dalar — Guipavas, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- CUMP Océan Indien — La Réunion, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- CH Marius Lacroix — La Rochelle, France (Recruiting)
- Césame — Les Ponts-de-Cé, France (Recruiting)
- CH de Mayenne — Mayenne, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- CHR Metz-Thionville — Metz, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- CH psy de la drôme Vivarais — Monteléger, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- CHS la Colombiere — Montpellier, France (Recruiting)
- CH Saint Roch — Nice, France (Recruiting)
- CH Sainte Anne — Paris, France (Recruiting)
- CH Henri Laborit — Poitiers, France (Recruiting)
- CHI Redon-Carentoir — Redon, France (Recruiting)
- CH Guillaume Regnier — Rennes, France (Recruiting)
- CH du Rouvray — Rouen, France (Recruiting)
- Epsm du Morbihan — Saint-Avé, France (Recruiting)
- Clinique Villa du Parc — Saujon, France (Recruiting)
- CH Civil 1 — Strasbourg, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- CH Nord Deux Sèvres — Thouars, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- CHITS CH Sainte Musse — Toulon, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- CH Purpan — Toulouse, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- CPU de Tours — Tours, France (Recruiting)
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.