Validation of a mental health model in the Chinese community
Chinese Community Sample of Hierarchical Model of Psychopathology : Validation and Analysis of Underline Trans-diagnostic Risk Factors
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 4000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Shanghai Mental Health Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai) |
| Trial ID | NCT06105970 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Chinese citizens aged 18 and older with at least 9 years of education.
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.
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 performed: While the HiTOP model has been explored in Western contexts, this study represents a novel approach to validating it within the Chinese cultural framework.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Shanghai
- 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
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.