Memory aid could revolutionize mental health surveys

NCT ID NCT06804525

First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tests whether using a life history calendar—a simple grid that helps people recall important life events—can improve the accuracy of mental health surveys. Researchers in Hong Kong will ask 2,500 adults about their lifetime experiences with conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD, comparing results from a standard interview with and without the calendar. The goal is to see if the calendar helps people remember more clearly, without increasing false reports.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The University of Hong Kong

    RECRUITING

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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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 improve how researchers measure lifetime mental health conditions, leading to more accurate data for future studies.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage observational study focused on improving measurement, not a treatment. The calendar may not work for everyone, and results may not apply outside Hong Kong.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse bipolar disorder Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders Generalized Anxiety Disorder major depressive disorder Mania obsessive-compulsive disorder panic disorder post-traumatic stress disorder psychiatric disorder Self-Injurious Behavior substance-related disorder Suicidal Ideation

As listed by the trial registrant

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