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New study aims to tackle physical health in mental health wards

NCT ID NCT06996899

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Charles Darwin University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test a tool called the Health Improvement Profile (HIP) in a mental health inpatient unit. The HIP is a checklist that helps clinicians spot physical health problems like high blood pressure or poor diet in people being treated for mental illness. Researchers will see if it's practical to use and whether it helps patients improve their health after leaving the hospital.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Health Improvement Profile (HIP) screening and behavior change tool
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a simple health check helps mental health patients improve their physical health and reduce chronic disease risks.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It also relies on patient motivation to follow recommendations after discharge.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

About 25 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

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: * This study is being carried out in an inpatient service therefore clinical staff must be registered by their professional governing body with a minimum of 6 months employment at the service or within the region to participate in stages 2 and 3. Graduate clinicians with less than 6 months working experience will be excluded from the study. Clinicians new to the region with less than 6 months working experience in location will be excluded from the study. Clinical roles within the facility include but not limited to: * Nurses (enrolled or registered) * Psychiatrists * Psychologists * Social Workers Clients of the inpatient mental health service eligible to be included in the study must be: * Over the age of 18 years * Able to read, understand and speak English * A current or previous user of the hospital's services * A current or previous user of the inpatient services * A carer of someone who is a current or previous user of the inpatient mental health service * Able to provide consent * Not an employee * Not a health professional

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Disease mental disorder psychiatric disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic diseases Mental illnesses Physical health

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