Wearable devices help diagnose mood disorders in kids and teens
A Diagnostic Test of Mood Disorder Recognition in Children and Adolescents Based on Wearable Devices
This study is testing whether wearable devices can help doctors better diagnose mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder in kids and teens.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing) |
| Trial ID | NCT06213220 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the effectiveness of wearable device systems in diagnosing mood disorders among children and adolescents. It focuses on identifying major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD) by utilizing data collected from these devices. Participants must meet specific DSM-5 criteria for mood disorders and be able to cooperate with the study's requirements. The study aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy and provide insights into mood disorders in younger populations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include children and adolescents diagnosed with major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder who can comply with study protocols.
Not a fit: Patients with severe physical illnesses or comorbid psychiatric and developmental disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses of mood disorders in children and adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of wearable devices for health monitoring is gaining traction, this specific application for diagnosing mood disorders in children and adolescents is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects in the MDD group met the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for MDD and those in the BD group met the DSM-5 criteria for BD * able to cooperate to complete the study * had signed the informed consent prior to the study Exclusion Criteria: * with severe physical illness * demonstrated symptoms comorbid with other psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, conduct disorder, personality disorder) and developmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, intellectual impairment) * other conditions deemed inappropriate for inclusion in the group
Where this trial is running
Beijing
- Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences — Beijing, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fenghua Li, Ph.D
- Email: lifh@psych.ac.cn
- Phone: +86 13671258804
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.