French doctors may soon get simple tests for anxiety, depression, and PTSD
NCT ID NCT07396623
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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 90 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Aug 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.
Who is studied
This study will involve adult patients, regardless of sex, who present for consultation.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years, * Outpatient or hospitalized for any health-related reason, * Oral and written proficiency in French, * Patient informed and willing to participate in the study, * Patient with health insurance coverage Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals under legal protection measures (guardianship, conservatorship, or legal supervision), * Other factors preventing obtaining non-opposition or conducting the research, such as: limited French proficiency, hearing impairment, or significant cognitive disorders
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Avicenne
RECRUITINGBobigny, 93000, France
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