Status:

UNKNOWN

Lithium Water in Gun Violence Prevention

Lead Sponsor:

American Society Of Thermalism And Climatology Inc

Conditions:

Assault by Handgun Discharge

Violence

Eligibility:

All Genders

14-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The word lithium frequently conjures images of catatonic psychiatric patients and side effects so severe that premature death is commonplace. But naturally occurring lithium is a far cry from pharmace...

Detailed Description

Lithium has a long history of use in the treatment of mental disorders. However, it hasn't been until recently that scientists began exploring the psychiatric implications of naturally occurring lithi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Men and women aged 14-60.
  • Existence of alcoholism, substance abuse, violence antecedent, suicide history Answered all questions in the pre-treatment safety questionnaire. Gave their oral and written consent to participate in the trial.

Exclusion

  • Patients with renal failure, cardiovascular insufficiency, Addison's disease and untreated hypothyroidism.
  • Pregnancy. Patients who have vomiting or diarrhea or if fluid or salt (sodium) intake is increased or decreased.
  • Inadequate communication with examiner. Participation in another clinical study, either concurrent with this trial or in the 3 months preceding it.
  • Inability to sign a consent form.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2014

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 1 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

400 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02213614

Start Date

August 1 2014

End Date

August 1 2016

Last Update

June 23 2015

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Gaviota Clinic

Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07102