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Homelessness and Prevalence of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

NCT06869915 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 150

Last updated 2025-08-01

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Introduction \& Central question: Psychiatric disorders are highly prevalent in the homeless population, however neurodevelopmental disorders are also at risk of leading to homelessness (Churchard et al., 2018; Casey et al., 2020). Research on this topic is poor in France. This research aims to study the prevalence in France of 3 neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in a homeless population (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Intellectual Developmental Disorder).

Methods / approach: A 2 phase approach will be used including a screening phase and a diagnosis phase. This research is a pilot study that will include 150 homeless people, over 2 years. The assessment involves combining the results from standardised self-report tools, direct observation and informant-report, thus guaranteeing an objective and thorough diagnosis. This approach gives a better picture of actual behaviour but also a better understanding of the person's development.

OUTCOME: This study will give insight on how to better understand the profile of the homeless population in France, and the prevalence of autism in this population. It will also bring valuable knowledge on how autism and other NDDs can impact one's path in life and lead to homelessness. The results can help develop targeted cares and measures for homeless people with NDDs.

Conditions

  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Prevalence (percentage) of ASD, ADHD and IDD in the studied population (homeless people sheltered in accommodation and social rehabilitation centers).

This study is an observational prospective multi-centric non interventional study. The focus of the study is a homeless population sheltered in accommodation and social rehabilitation centres. The prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders in this population will be studied.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hôpital le Vinatier

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Caroline DEMILY, MdPh · VINATIER HOSPITAL

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
90 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-15
Primary Completion
2027-04-01
Completion
2027-09-30

Countries

  • France

Study Locations

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