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
Active Locations (1)
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Gaviota Clinic
Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07102