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NCT Number: NCT01518049

Clinical Validation of the Rating Scale for Psychotic Depression (RAS-PD)

The aim of this study is to develop a scale to measure the severity of depression with psychotic symptoms (psychotic depression). Furthermore, we hope to detect potential biomarkers (substances in the blood) which can aid in the detection of psychotic depression.

Main hypothesis: A clinically valid rating scale measuring the severity of psychotic depression can be developed.

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Key information

Conditions

Affective Disorders, Psychotic Mental Disorders Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Unit for Psychiatric Research, Aalborg Psychiatric Hospital, Aarhus University Hospital

Aalborg, 9000, Denmark

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Fulfilling ICD-10 criteria DF32.3 or DF33.3
  • At least 18 years old
  • Legally competent
  • Informed consent (oral & written)

Exclusion criteria

  • Insufficient Danish Language skills
  • Moderate to severe dementia
  • Abuse of psychoactive substances

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Søren Dinesen Østergaard

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2014
First posted
Jan 25, 2012
Registry last updated
Oct 14, 2015

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