New study tests tool to give mental health patients a stronger voice in their own care
NCT ID NCT07637747
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a tool called the Decision Helper helps people with mental health conditions take a more active role in choosing their treatment. About 62 adults in Danish outpatient mental health clinics will have their consultations recorded and analyzed. The goal is to see if the tool improves how much patients are involved in decisions about their care.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 62 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * In treatment for a mental health disorder in one of the participating settings of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to understand Danish language * Unable to provide verbal and written informed consent * Diagnosed with cognitive impairment or dementia
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Odense University Hospital
RECRUITINGOdense, 5450, Denmark
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