Validation of a mental health model in the Chinese community
Official title: Chinese Community Sample of Hierarchical Model of Psychopathology : Validation and Analysis of Underline Trans-diagnostic Risk Factors
Run by Shanghai Mental Health Center · NCT06105970 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see if a mental health model works well for people in the Chinese community and how their experiences might differ from those in Western cultures.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 4000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Shanghai Mental Health Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 26, 2023 |
| Main results expected | November 1, 2024 |
| Study ends | November 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 10, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06105970 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are Chinese citizens aged 18 and older with at least 9 years of education.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe mental health conditions that impair self-awareness, such as schizophrenia or severe depression, 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 validate the Hierarchical Model of Psychopathology (HiTOP) within Chinese community samples, addressing issues of diagnostic heterogeneity and high comorbidity in psychiatric classifications. It will explore cultural differences in the HiTOP model between Western and Eastern cultures, examine the impact of adverse childhood experiences on HiTOP dimensions, and investigate the relationship between unique psychological variables and psychopathological dimensions. Participants will complete detailed surveys measuring their symptoms and experiences, with follow-up assessments over four years to monitor changes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding and treatment of mental health issues in the Chinese population by providing a more accurate diagnostic framework.
How similar studies have gone: While the HiTOP model has been explored in Western contexts, this study represents a novel approach to validating it within the Chinese cultural framework.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Chinese citizens 2. Years of education \> =9 years. 3. age \>= 18 years old. Exclusion Criteria: (1)Subjects who have insufficient self-awareness, and are unable to obtain complete informed consent, such as: schizophrenia, manic episode of bipolar disorder, severe depression.
Where it's running
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Shanghai Mental Health Center
Shanghai, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Zhen Wang, PhD, MD — Shanghai Mental Health Center
- Study coordinator: Zhen Wang, Phd, MD
- Email: wangzhen@smhc.org.cn
- Phone: +8634773516
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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.