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

Completed

• Conditions: Affective Disorders, Psychotic

• Registration Number: NCT01518049
• Lead Sponsor: Søren Dinesen Østergaard

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2012-01-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-01-21
• Study First Posted: 2012-01-25
• Study Start: 2012-02
• Primary Completion: 2013-09
• Study Completion: 2014-09
• Status Verified: 2015-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-10-12
• Last Update Posted: 2015-10-14

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Unit for Psychiatric Research, Aalborg Psychiatric Hospital, Aarhus University Hospital; 🇩🇰 Aalborg, Denmark