Status:

RECRUITING

Basal Plasma Lithium Levels and Suicidal Events

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital, Montpellier

Conditions:

Major Depressive Disorder

Suicidal Behavior

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

Suicidal behavior is a major public health issue and there are currently no specific treatments for it. However, lithium, the reference treatment for bipolar disorder, have been shown to be effective...

Detailed Description

This study aims to assess the rate of depressed patients (unipolar or bipolar) with basal plasma lithium levels above 0.1 µeq/L. It also aims to : * compare basal plasma lithium levels according to ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18 years old or over
  • Current major depressive episode according to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) criteria
  • No lithium-based treatment over the last 12 months
  • For suicide attempters/ideations only : suicidal event over the last 12 months
  • For affective controls only : no suicidal event over the last 12 months

Exclusion

  • Lifetime diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia or psychosis
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Deprivation of freedom (by judicial or administrative decision)
  • Legal protection measure (guardianship or curators)
  • Inability to understand experimental procedures
  • No affiliation to the French National Social Security System
  • No consent to participate in the study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 9 2022

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 9 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

158 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05409794

Start Date

December 9 2022

End Date

January 9 2027

Last Update

August 9 2024

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CHU Montpellier

Montpellier, France