Effects of Lithium on Suicide Prevention in Adolescents and Young Adults With Bipolar Disorder in China

NCT ID: NCT06424613

Last Updated: 2024-05-22

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

600 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-04-18

Study Completion Date

2024-12-31

Brief Summary

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This study aims to use a retrospective cohort approach to explore the impact of lithium carbonate on suicide and self-harm related events among adolescents and young adults with bipolar disorder in China.The primary objective of this study is to investigate the effects of lithium carbonate on suicidal ideation in adolescents and young adults with bipolar disorder in China. Secondary objectives include exploring its effects on preventing suicide attempts, non-suicidal self-injury, and aggressive behaviors in this population.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Bipolar Disorder Suicidal Ideation Suicide, Attempted Nonsuicidal Self Injury

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Lithium Group

Lithium Carbonate

Intervention Type DRUG

Participants must have been prescribed lithium for the past year and demonstrate at least 80% adherence to their lithium medication regimen during the first six months of the study period.

Non-lithium Group

Non-lithium medication

Intervention Type DRUG

No history of lithium use within the past year

Interventions

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Lithium Carbonate

Participants must have been prescribed lithium for the past year and demonstrate at least 80% adherence to their lithium medication regimen during the first six months of the study period.

Intervention Type DRUG

Non-lithium medication

No history of lithium use within the past year

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

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1 For Lithium group

1. Aged 12-45 years (adolescents 12-17, young adults 18-45).
2. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder using the the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M.I.N.I.) (M.I.N.I.; version 5.0) based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV) criteria.
3. Adolescents diagnosed using the M.I.N.I. Kid version.
4. Lithium medication adherence of at least 80% in the first six months over the past year.
5. Not in an acute phase of illness.
6. Patient or guardian able to participate in assessment interviews.
7. Informed consent signed by participants and guardians (for adolescents).

2 for Non-lithium group

1. Aged 12-45 years (adolescents 12-17, young adults 18-45).
2. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder using the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M.I.N.I.; version 5.0) based on DSM-IV criteria.
3. Adolescents diagnosed using the M.I.N.I. Kid version.
4. No lithium use over the past year.
5. Not in an acute phase of illness.
6. Patient or guardian able to participate in assessment interviews.
7. Informed consent signed by participants and guardians (for adolescents).

Exclusion Criteria

1. Severe physical illness or active substance abuse.
2. Severe cognitive impairments, including developmental delays or dementia.
Minimum Eligible Age

12 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

45 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Jiangsu Nhwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Peking University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Mental Health Institute of Peking University

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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China

Central Contacts

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Xin Yu

Role: CONTACT

86-10-82801999

Ni Xu

Role: CONTACT

Facility Contacts

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Xin Yu, Professor

Role: primary

86-10-82801999

Other Identifiers

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F2023-12-20-4-1

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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