See how common neurodevelopmental disorders are among people who are homeless
Official title: Prevalence of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in a Homeless Population - Pilot Study
Run by Hôpital le Vinatier · NCT06869915 · Data updated 2026-11-12
We’re testing how common autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability are among adults who are homeless in France.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hôpital le Vinatier Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 9, 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 12, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06869915 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults (18+) living in shelters or social rehabilitation centers in the Lyon area who speak French and can provide written informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
People who do not have the specified conditions or who cannot participate due to lack of consent or language barriers may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This pilot study will screen and then diagnose neurodevelopmental disorders in 150 adults who are homeless and housed in shelters or social centers in Lyon. It uses a mix of self-report tools, direct observation, and informant input to establish diagnoses over two years. The goal is to determine the prevalence of ASD, ADHD, and ID among this population and to better understand how these conditions relate to homelessness and related outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could clarify which neurodevelopmental disorders are most prevalent in homelessness and inform targeted support and services.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research has linked NDDs to adverse outcomes; this pilot appears to be one of the first in France to estimate prevalence in a homeless population.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Homeless people sheltered in accommodation and social rehabilitation centers * Over 18 years of age * Who speak French * who have given then written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: \- Every person who hasn't given their written informed consent.
Where it's running
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Hopital Vinatier
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Caroline DEMILY, MdPh — Vinatier Hospital
- Study coordinator: Gabrielle CHESNOY
- Email: gabrielle.chesnoy@ch-le-vinatier.fr
- Phone: 0033437915380
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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.