Mental health inpatients get a full medical check-up in new study

NCT ID NCT07398365

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Edinburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study will carefully examine the physical and mental health of 100 adults admitted to NHS mental health wards. Researchers will review medical notes, do physical exams, and use questionnaires to measure conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and personality disorders. The goal is to better understand the range of health issues these patients face, which could improve future care.

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 study could highlight common physical health problems in psychiatric inpatients, guiding better integrated care.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early observational study with no treatment being tested. Results may not apply to all psychiatric patients or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder Depression depressive disorder major affective disorder 6 neoplasm personality disorder Personality Disorders Psychological Well-Being Psychotic Disorders Respiration Disorders schizophrenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BIPOLAR AFFECTIVE DISORDER DEPRESSION DISORDERS PERSONALITY DISORDERS SCHIZOPHRENIA DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

St John's Hospital
RECRUITING

Livingston, West Lothian, EH16 4TJ, United Kingdom

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