Lithium Water in Gun Violence Prevention

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Assault by Handgun Discharge, Violence, Homicide, Sexual Assault by Bodily Force, Substance Abuse Problem

In brief

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 pharmaceutical grades. Found in the soil, water and certain foods, it is an essential mineral for maintaining physical and mental health. When exposure is low, suicide rates, mental illness and violent crime increase

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02213614

Run by

American Society Of Thermalism And Climatology Inc

People needed

400

Starts

2014-08-01

Expected to finish

2016-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-06-23

Who can join

Age: 14 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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.

You may not qualify if…

• 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.

Where it is running

• Gaviota Clinic — Newark, New Jersey, United States

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