Can a life map help mental health providers see the full picture?

NCT ID NCT05523843

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing a web-based tool called the Tulsa Life Chart that helps patients visually map their life history, from mood and relationships to medical conditions and substance exposure. The study includes people seeking mental health treatment and their healthcare providers. The goal is to see if the tool is easy to use and useful in a clinical setting.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Tulsa Life Chart (TLC), a self-administered web-based assessment that visually maps a patient's life history from birth to current age.
What this could lead to
If the tool proves usable and useful, it could give mental health providers a clearer picture of a patient's life experiences, potentially improving treatment planning.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on usability, not on treatment outcomes. The tool may not be practical in routine care or may not improve patient care.

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Study facts

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Participants

63 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2022

Finished

Jan 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Indviduals seeking mental health treatment and their healthcare providers who have been invited to participate in the study.

Ages

15 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Treatment Seekers Inclusion Criteria: 1. Actively seeking mental health treatment at Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital 2. Provision of informed consent or if \<18 assent and parental consent 3. Age 15 to 65 years 4. Necessary resources to engage in a technology-based intervention 5. English proficiency 6. Willingness to grant access to medical records HCPs Inclusion Criteria: 1. Employed at Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital in a patient care role 2. Informed consent 3. English proficiency 4. Access to resources to engage in technology-based intervention Exclusion Criteria: Treatment Seekers Exclusion Criteria: 1. Active suicidal ideation with plan or intent 2. No access to resources to participate in a technology-based intervention 3. Completed more than 2 sessions of therapy with their current provider prior to enrollment in the study 4. Not proficient in English HCPs Exclusion Criteria: 1. No access to resources to participate in a technology-based intervention 2. Not proficient in English

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Laureate Institute for Brain Research

    Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74008, United States

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