Prevalence of fAmilial hypobetalipopRoTeinemIa in psychiaTrIc pOpulatioN (PARTITION) (NCT03549637) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Prevalence of fAmilial hypobetalipopRoTeinemIa in psychiaTrIc pOpulatioN (PARTITION)
France896 participantsStarted 2018-08-22
Plain-language summary
The links between low LDL-C levels and psychologic symptoms (psychotic disorders, mood disorders, aggressivity, suicidal risk, etc.) and cognitive deficits (mainly executing functioning) are debated. The PARTITION study aims at estimating the prevalence of hypobetalipoproteinemia (HBL), defined as a LDL-C level ≤ 0,50 g/L, in a psychiatric population.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
All patients hospitalized in one of the full-time adult psychiatric departments of Nantes University Hospital may be included, without maximum age limit.
Minors and patients under guardianship and tutorship may be included, taking into account the study population and the low risks and constraints of the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* minors under 15 years
* pregnant or nursing woman;
* simultaneous participation in another interventional research on a drug;
* not mastering the reading and writing of the French language well enough
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Evaluation of primary hypobetalipoproteinemia prevalence defined by a spontaneously low level of LDL-C
Timeframe: at baseline (admission at the hospital)