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Psychiatric Disorders in Addiction - Interest of Screening and Influence on Relapse

This study focuses on people receiving hospital care for addiction recovery. Sometimes, people experience a 'relapse' during their hospital stay, meaning they start using substances again. This study wants to understand why this happens and how to prevent it, particularly looking at the role of other mental health conditions. Researchers will examine how mental health diagnoses influence the risk of relapse. The goal is to better tailor care so that patients have a lower chance of relapsing. The study also aims to see if certain questionnaires can make mental health diagnoses more accurate, which could lead to better support for patients.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

University Hospital, Strasbourg, France

Enrolment target

100

Start

16 Dec 2024

Estimated completion

16 Oct 2026

Psychiatric Disorders

What is this study about?

When people are in hospital recovering from addiction, the main goal is to help them stay free from substances. Sometimes, during their hospital stay, people might unfortunately start using substances again – this is called a relapse. When this happens, it often means they can no longer stay in hospital for their treatment.

Doctors and nurses want to do everything they can to prevent these relapses. They believe that understanding who is most at risk can help them provide better care. Previous studies suggest that having other mental health conditions might make a relapse more likely, but we don't fully understand which conditions are most impactful or why.

This study aims to find out exactly how different mental health conditions affect the risk of relapse for people in addiction recovery. By understanding this better, the hope is to develop improved ways of looking after patients to significantly reduce their risk of relapsing. The study will also explore whether using specific questionnaires can help doctors make more accurate mental health diagnoses, which is a crucial step in providing the right support.

Key takeaways

The study looks at how mental health affects addiction recovery.
It aims to prevent relapse during hospital treatment.
No active participation is required from patients.
Information from past hospital stays is used.
Improved care for future patients is the main goal.
Your decision to participate is voluntary and confidential.

Who may be eligible?

To be part of this study, you need to be at least 16 years old. You also must have been a patient in the specialised addiction recovery unit at the Strasbourg psychiatric clinic at some point between January 1, 2024, and November 1, 2024.

If you don't want to take part, that's perfectly fine, and you won't be included in the study. Your decision will not affect the care you receive.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you at least 16 years old?
Were you admitted to the Strasbourg psychiatric clinic's addiction unit?
Was your admission between January 1, 2024, and November 1, 2024?
Do you agree for researchers to use your de-identified health information?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

This study is primarily looking back at information from patients who have already received care at the hospital unit mentioned. This means you wouldn't need to visit the hospital specifically for the study or take any new medications. You wouldn't have any extra appointments or follow-up visits as part of the study itself. The researchers would be using information from your existing medical records, but only if you agree to participate. The study doesn’t involve any active participation from you once you’ve given your consent.

Potential risks and benefits

There are no direct personal benefits from taking part in this study, as it's mainly looking at past information to improve future care for others. The main benefit is to help doctors better understand how mental health conditions affect addiction recovery, potentially leading to improved treatment for future patients. There are no known risks involved in participating, as you wouldn't be having any new tests or treatments. You are completely free to decide not to participate or to withdraw your consent at any time without giving a reason, and this will not affect your care in any way.

Locations (1)

Service d'Addictologie - CHU de Strasbourg - France
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Strasbourg, France· Recruiting

Common questions

What is a 'relapse' in this study?

In this study, a relapse means someone in addiction recovery starts using substances again.

Will I have to do anything if I join?

No, you won't need to do anything extra. The study uses information from past hospital stays.

Will my personal details be kept private?

Yes, all your information will be handled with strict confidentiality and your identity will be protected.

Why is this study important?

It aims to help doctors better understand how mental health affects addiction recovery, so they can improve treatment for others in the future.

Can I change my mind about participating?

Yes, you can decide not to take part or withdraw your consent at any time, and it won't affect your care.

How to find out more

Amaury DURPOIX, MD

amaury.durpoix@chru-strasbourg.fr 33 6 77 90 62 28 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.