Recognizing Emotional Neglect and Help-Seeking Intention Among Adolescents in Brussels (NCT07365891) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Recognizing Emotional Neglect and Help-Seeking Intention Among Adolescents in Brussels
Belgium500 participantsStarted 2026-02-23
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to find out how well adolescents in Dutch-speaking secondary schools in Brussels can recognize emotional neglect, and how this relates to their intention to seek help.
The main research questions are:
1. How well do adolescents recognize situations of emotional neglect, and do boys and girls differ in their recognition?
2. Does recognition of emotional neglect predict adolescents' intention to seek help?
This study is conducted through an online survey. Participants will read one of four short written stories about an adolescent experiencing emotional neglect. The stories vary by gender (boy or girl) and by the clarity of the neglect (clear or ambiguous). After reading, participants answer questions about the story, including their thoughts and how they might respond in a similar situation. They also answer questions about their own experiences and attitudes toward help-seeking.
Who can participate
Age range
11 Years – 25 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age: adolescents aged 11-25 years;
* Education: enrolled in regular full-time secondary education;
* School location: Brussels-Capital Region;
* School language: Dutch;
* Consent: informed consent provided by the adolescent and their parent(s)/guardian.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age: younger than 11 years or older than 25 years;
* Education: not enrolled in regular full-time secondary education;
* School location: outside the Brussels-Capital Region;
* School language: non - Dutch-speaking;
* Consent: informed consent not provided by the adolescent or their parent(s)/guardian.
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.