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

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01518049

Enrollment

Registered

2012-01-25

Start date

2012-02-29

Completion date

2014-09-30

Last updated

2015-10-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Affective Disorders, Psychotic

Keywords

Affective Disorders, Psychotic, Psychometrics, Biological Markers

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.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

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

Countries

Denmark

Outcome results