Advance choice documents aim to cut compulsory psychiatric admissions
NCT ID NCT07284368
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether Advance Choice Documents (ACDs) — written plans made with a care team when a person is well — can reduce the number of times people are forcibly admitted to a psychiatric hospital. Researchers at King's College London are working with 374 participants across mental health services to see if ACDs lower the use of the Mental Health Act. The study also explores how to best implement ACDs for older adults and young people.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Advance Choice Document (a written plan of care preferences made with a care team)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give people with mental health conditions more control over their care and reduce the number of times they are forcibly admitted to hospital.
What could go wrong
This is an implementation study, not a test of a new drug. Success depends on how well staff and patients use the documents in real-world settings, which may vary.
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South London and Maudsley/Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience-King's College London
London, SE5 8AZ, United Kingdom