Tracking Risk in Adolescents and Children for Early Identification of Common Mental Disorders

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Conditions studied: High Risk, Depression / Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disease, Obsessive - Compulsive Disorder

In brief

This prospective observational cohort study will enroll approximately 200 children and adolescents aged 7-17 years who are at elevated risk for common mental disorders, including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, based on family history or subthreshold emotional or behavioral symptoms. Participants will be followed for two years. Clinical assessments, questionnaires, EEG, biological samples, and MRI will be collected at scheduled intervals. The study aims to identify factors associated with the onset and progression of these disorders and support early risk identification.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07744490

Run by

Shanghai Mental Health Center

People needed

200

Starts

2026-07-25

Expected to finish

2030-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-04

Who can join

Age: 7 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Aged 7-17 years at enrollment.
• Meeting at least one of the following conditions: Having at least one first-degree relative with a depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder; or exhibiting clinically relevant but subthreshold depressive, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, or repetitive behavioral symptoms.
• Not meeting the full diagnostic criteria for a depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder at baseline, as assessed using the K-SADS-PL.
• Willing and able to participate in the scheduled assessments and follow-up visits.
• Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian and assent provided by the participant

You may not qualify if…

• A current or previous diagnosis of a depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• A severe psychiatric condition requiring immediate clinical intervention, including acute suicide risk, a psychotic disorder, or a bipolar disorder.
• A major neurological disorder, severe head injury, or serious or unstable medical condition that may interfere with study participation.
• Intellectual or cognitive impairment that prevents the participant from understanding or completing the study assessments.
• Inability or unwillingness of the participant or legal guardian to comply with the study procedures.

Where it is running

• Shanghai Mental Health Center — Shanghai, China

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