Status:

COMPLETED

An Innovative Model of Pediatric Acute Mental Health and Addictions Care

Lead Sponsor:

University of Alberta

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Calgary

Conditions:

Mental Health

Mental Disorders

Eligibility:

All Genders

Up to 17 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The investigators will implement and evaluate an integrated, evidence-based bundle of family-centred, pediatric emergency mental health and addictions care.

Detailed Description

The investigators will implement and evaluate an integrated, evidence-based bundle of family-centred, emergency mental health and addictions care. This care bundle will provide high value to families,...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patient is under 18 years of age
  • Patient came to the emergency department with a mental health and/or addiction concern
  • Patient presented with one of the following CEDIS complaints:
  • Anxiety, bizarre behaviour, concern for patient's welfare, deliberate self-harm, depression/suicidal, homicidal behaviour, insomnia, pediatric disruptive behaviour, situational crisis, violent behaviour

Exclusion

  • Brought to the ED by police, peace officer or EMS?
  • Held under Form 10
  • Features of schizophrenia, schizotypal and delusional disorders (e.g., hallucinations, delusions, active psychosis)
  • Behavioural syndromes or other medical concerns requiring medical clearance (e.g., eating disorders)
  • Significant self-harm requiring medical clearance (e.g., deep laceration, ingestion, hanging)
  • Barriers to communication at triage (e.g., language)
  • Previous participation in the study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 29 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 24 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

1992 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04292379

Start Date

January 29 2020

End Date

January 24 2023

Last Update

January 24 2025

Active Locations (2)

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Alberta Children's Hospital

Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3B 6A8

2

Stollery Children's Hospital

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2B7