French doctors may soon get simple tests for anxiety, depression, and PTSD

NCT ID NCT07396623

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to validate French versions of two short screening questionnaires: the PHQ-4 for anxiety and depression, and the PC-PTSD-5 for post-traumatic stress disorder. Researchers will enroll 90 adults, both outpatients and hospitalized, to see if these tools work as well as the original English versions. If validated, these scales could help general practitioners quickly identify mental health issues and refer patients for early treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could give French-speaking doctors simple, reliable tools to screen for anxiety, depression, and PTSD in routine care.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early validation study (90 participants) and does not test any treatment. The scales may not perform as well in broader populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression post-traumatic stress disorder psychiatric disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MENTAL ILLNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hôpital Avicenne
RECRUITING

Bobigny, 93000, France

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