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      ABBV-932 for Bipolar Disorder

      Columbus, Ohio
      Bipolar disorder is a severe chronic mood disorder that affects up to 4% of the adult population in the United States. The purpose of this study is to assess how safe and effective ABBV-932 is in treating participants with depressive episodes associated with bipolar I or II disorder. ABBV-932 is an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of depressive episodes in adult participants with bipolar I or II disorder. Participants with bipolar I or II disorder who are currently experiencing a depressive episode will enter the study and be treated with open-label ABBV-932. Approximately 200 adult participants with bipolar I or II disorder will be enrolled in approximately 50 sites in the United States and Puerto Rico. Participants will receive oral capsules of ABBV-932 for a 26-week treatment period. The treatment period will be followed by a safety follow-up (SFU) period of 30 days. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regularly scheduled visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2
      Age:18 - 65

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Schizophrenia, Psychotic Disorders, Substance Use, Others

      200 Participants Needed

      ABBV-932 for Bipolar Disorder

      Columbus, Ohio
      Bipolar disorder is a severe chronic mood disorder that affects up to 4% of the adult population in the United States. This study will assess how safe and effective ABBV-932 is in treating participants with bipolar I or II disorder. ABBV-932 is an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of depressive episodes in adult participants with bipolar I or II disorder. Study doctors put participants in 1 of 4 groups, called treatment arms. There is a 1 in 4 chance that a participant will be assigned to placebo. Around 160 adult participants with bipolar I or II disorder will be enrolled in approximately 40 sites worldwide. Participants will receive oral capsules of ABBV-932 or matching placebo once daily for 6 weeks. The treatment period will be followed by a safety follow-up (SFU) period for 4 weeks. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular weekly visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, blood tests, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Age:18 - 65

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Not Listed

      160 Participants Needed

      Coordinated Specialty Care for Psychosis

      Columbus, Ohio
      The investigators propose to examine the effects of CSC services delivered via TH (CSC-TH) versus the standard clinic-based CSC model (CSC-SD) on engagement and outcomes in a 12-month, randomized trial.

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      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:16 - 35

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      Disqualifiers:IQ < 70

      180 Participants Needed

      VNS for Bipolar Depression

      Columbus, Ohio
      This trial is testing whether VNS Therapy, which sends electrical impulses to the vagus nerve, can reduce depression symptoms in patients who haven't responded to other treatments. The study will observe the effects of VNS therapy over a year. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a recognized treatment for severe treatment-resistant depression and has shown promising results.

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      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Dementia, Others

      6800 Participants Needed

      BHV-7000 for Bipolar Disorder

      Dayton, Ohio
      The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of BHV-7000 in subjects with bipolar I disorder.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
      Trial Phase:Phase 2

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Medical Condition, Adherence Issues, Risk To Self/others

      200 Participants Needed

      BHV-7000 for Bipolar Disorder

      Dayton, Ohio
      The purpose of this study is to determine whether BHV-7000 is a safe and effective acute treatment for manic episodes in bipolar disorder I.
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Not Listed

      256 Participants Needed

      MYDAYIS® for Bipolar Depression

      Mason, Ohio
      This protocol is a Phase 2 multi-site study which aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of MYDAYIS\&#174; as adjunctive therapy for adults with bipolar depression. Results from this study WILL NOT be used to contribute to an approval of MYDAYIS \&#174; for this indication.
      Stay on current meds

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2
      Age:18 - 55

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Suicidality, Substance Abuse, Psychosis, Cardiovascular Problems, Others
      Must Be Taking:Mood Stabilizers, Antipsychotics

      90 Participants Needed

      OLZ/SAM vs. Olanzapine for Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder

      West Chester, Ohio
      To compare changes in body mass index (BMI) Z-score following treatment with OLZ/SAM vs olanzapine
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:10 - 17

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Major Depressive Episode, Seizure Disorder, Diabetes, Others
      Must Be Taking:Antipsychotics

      220 Participants Needed

      Cariprazine for Bipolar Disorder in Youth

      West Chester, Ohio
      This trial is testing the safety and effectiveness of Cariprazine for treating depressive episodes in children and teenagers with bipolar I disorder. The goal is to find out if Cariprazine can help young people with this condition. Cariprazine is an atypical antipsychotic recently approved for the treatment of depressive episodes in adults with bipolar I disorder.
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:10 - 17

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Schizophrenia, Substance Disorder, Seizures, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Psychotropics, CYP3A4 Inhibitors

      380 Participants Needed

      Cariprazine for Pediatric Schizophrenia

      West Chester, Ohio
      This trial is testing the safety and effectiveness of cariprazine in children and teens with schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, or autism. The goal is to see if the medication is safe and beneficial for use in these young patients.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:5 - 17

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Major Depressive, Schizoaffective, Intellectual Disability, Others

      310 Participants Needed

      OLZ/SAM for Schizophrenia

      West Chester, Ohio
      This trial evaluates the safety and tolerability of OLZ/SAM in children and adolescents with schizophrenia or Bipolar I disorder. OLZ/SAM combines olanzapine to manage symptoms and samidorphan to reduce weight gain. Olanzapine is a well-established antipsychotic effective for schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, but its use is limited by significant weight gain; samidorphan is added to mitigate this side effect.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:10 - 17

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Suicide Risk, Pregnancy, Others
      Must Be Taking:OLZ/SAM

      236 Participants Needed

      KarXT for Bipolar Disorder

      Cincinnati, Ohio
      This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, inpatient study in participants with bipolar disorder experiencing an acute episode of mania or mania with mixed features. The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of KarXT compared to placebo in treating symptoms of mania during a 3-week inpatient period. The duration of the study including screening, the double-blind inpatient treatment period and safety-follow-up is no more than seven weeks.
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:18 - 65

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:BP-II, Major Depression, Substance Use, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Psychotropics

      274 Participants Needed

      KarXT for Bipolar Disorder

      Cincinnati, Ohio
      This is a phase 3, open-label extension study to assess the long-term safety of KarXT for the treatment of mania or mania with mixed features in Bipolar-I disorder (BP-I) The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of KarXT in the treatment of participants with mania or mania with mixed features associated with BP-I.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:18 - 65

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Suicidal Behavior, Rapid Cycling, Substance Use, Others

      450 Participants Needed

      Ketogenic Diet for Bipolar Disorder

      Cincinnati, Ohio
      The present study is an open trial of ketogenic diets for adolescents and young adults (ages 12-21 yrs) in the depressive or mixed phases of bipolar disorder (BD). The investigators aim to determine whether combining standard of care pharmacological treatment for bipolar spectrum disorders with a 16-week ketogenic diet is well-tolerated and associated with improvements in depression, inflammatory and metabolic indicators, and executive functioning over the study period. The experimental treatment in this study is a 16-week full ketogenic diet. Four study sites (UCLA, U Cincinnati, U Colorado and U Pittsburgh) will recruit 80 total youth (20 each) from bipolar specialty clinics. All youth eligible for the ketogenic therapy will be provided with the ketogenic diet and standard of care pharmacological treatment. During the diet therapy youth will be seen by a study child/adolescent psychiatrist at least once a month (and more frequently when needed), with the psychiatrist recommending and providing side effects monitoring and pharmacotherapy as clinically indicated. The youth and caregivers will also meet with an expert dietitian who will coach all youth on maintaining the ketogenic diet (low carbs, high fats, medium protein) and making sure the child is tolerating the diet and getting enough liquid and nutrients, following the practice guidelines of the International Ketogenic Diet Study Group for treating youth. All youth and involved caregivers will also be provided will at least one motivational enhancement session to support them in goal setting and completion of the study elements. Throughout the study the investigators will assess metabolic (e.g., blood ketones, HOMA-IR) and inflammatory indicators (e.g., C-reactive protein), both for safety reasons and to assess correlates of symptomatic change. Independent evaluators will assess youth every month regarding their symptoms (depression, mania, anxiety, psychosis), psychosocial functioning, and quality of life. The investigators anticipate that the pilot will transpire over 24 months and be an important step toward establishing feasibility and acceptability of ketogenic therapy for this population, not only in terms of diet administration and compliance but also for obtaining symptomatic, metabolic and inflammatory measurements.
      Stay on current meds
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:12 - 21

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Diabetes, Eating Disorders, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:SGLT-2 Inhibitors, Insulin, Antihypertensives, Others

      80 Participants Needed

      Lumateperone for Pediatric Bipolar Depression

      Cincinnati, Ohio
      This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in pediatric patients who are experiencing major depressive episodes (MDEs) associated with a primary diagnosis of bipolar I or bipolar II disorder as confirmed by Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children-Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS-PL), according to criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM 5).
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:10 - 17

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Intellectual Disability, Suicidal Risk, Others

      384 Participants Needed

      Iloperidone Safety for Adolescent Schizophrenia

      Cincinnati, Ohio
      To evaluate the safety and tolerability of iloperidone in adolescent patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder for up to 52 weeks of treatment.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 4
      Age:12 - 17

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Investigational Drugs, Drugs Of Abuse

      100 Participants Needed

      Lumateperone for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

      Cincinnati, Ohio
      This is a multicenter, global, 26-week, open-label study to assess the safety and tolerability of lumateperone in pediatric patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or autism spectrum disorder.
      No Placebo Group
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:5 - 17

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Suicidal Risk, Catatonia, Psychotic Features, Others
      Must Be Taking:Psychostimulants

      500 Participants Needed

      Lumateperone for Bipolar Mania

      Cincinnati, Ohio
      This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, study in the acute treatment of patients with a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder with manic episodes or manic episodes with mixed features (bipolar mania), with or without psychotic symptoms, according to criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM 5).
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Schizophrenia, Dementia, Substance Use, Others

      350 Participants Needed

      KarXT for Mania

      North Canton, Ohio
      The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of KarXT for the treatment of manic episodes in Bipolar-I Disorder
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3
      Age:18 - 65

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Substance Use Disorder, Suicidal Risk, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Psychotropics

      274 Participants Needed

      Ketamine for Bipolar Depression

      Ohio City, Ohio
      This is a prospective open-label observational study of patients with treatment resistant bipolar depression referred for intravenous ketamine, with an interventional component of fMRI.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Schizophrenia, Pregnancy, Substance Use, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Benzodiazepines, Others

      20 Participants Needed

      Why Other Patients Applied

      "My mania is under control but I still have no way of handling depression. I've been looking into new treatments and I would be so grateful to be able to try one of the latest research treatments. Even if it fails: it's worth a shot, better than giving up. I'm a bit at wit's end."

      PW
      Bipolar Disorder PatientAge: 30

      "Over 20 years, I've tried 6+ antidepressants and anti-anxiety meds to no avail. Cymbalta is the ONLY one that has ever made a difference (which I can use because I have bipolar 2, not 1) but it had some other side effects. I've been hesitant to try any trials, but also at a deadend of any relief. So, let's give it a shot."

      ZJ
      Bipolar Disorder PatientAge: 42

      "I have struggled living with bipolar disorder for nearly 20 years. I am always hopeful to find new treatments or medications that might really help my symptoms, and I feel strongly pulled to help contribute to bipolar research/science any way that I can. Finally use this brain for some good! :)"

      PC
      Bipolar Disorder PatientAge: 40

      "I really would love to be normal. A functioning part of society. It is very hard to hold a job with this condition. I need to be steady. I do NOT like my current meds or ones I've tried before, so new therapies are of interest to me. "

      EC
      Bipolar Disorder PatientAge: 42

      "I've been experiencing bipolar depression since I was a teenager and have tried many treatments that have not helped: SSRIs (Prozac), Wellbutrin, talk therapy. None worked. I've heard great things about ketamine therapy and would really like to try it. I'd like to access it through a clinical trial."

      FM
      Bipolar Disorder PatientAge: 38
      Match to a Bipolar Disorder Trial

      Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain

      Sandusky, Ohio
      This trial will investigate if medical cannabis can effectively reduce pain and improve quality of life for patients with chronic conditions. The study will gather data through an online questionnaire about patients' use of cannabis and its effects. Medical cannabis interacts with the body's natural system to help manage pain and other symptoms. Medical cannabis has been increasingly studied and used as an alternative treatment for managing chronic pain, with numerous studies supporting its potential benefits.
      Stay on current meds
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2
      Age:7+

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, Suicidality, Psychosis, Others

      200000 Participants Needed

      Lumateperone for Bipolar Mania

      North Canton, Ohio
      This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, study in the acute treatment of patients with a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder with manic episodes or manic episodes with mixed features (bipolar mania), with or without psychotic symptoms, according to criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM 5).
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 3

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Schizophrenia, Dementia, Substance Use, Others

      350 Participants Needed

      ALTO-100 for Bipolar Depression

      North Canton, Ohio
      The purpose of this study is to assess antidepressant efficacy differences between ALTO-100 and placebo during the Double-Blind period in patients with bipolar disorder I or II with current major depressive episode, when used adjunctively to a mood stabilizer and/or atypical antipsychotic, related to patient characteristics. Additionally, safety, tolerability, and efficacy will be assessed in a subsequent open label treatment period.
      Stay on current meds

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Unstable Medical Condition, Psychotic Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, Others
      Must Be Taking:Mood Stabilizers

      200 Participants Needed

      Customized Adherence Enhancement for Bipolar Disorder

      Lorain, Ohio
      Approximately one in two individuals with bipolar disorder (BD) are non-adherent with medication, often leading to severe and negative consequences. Unfortunately, there is no widely used evidence-based approach to target poor adherence among individuals with BD. Building upon positive efficacy trial results, the proposed project will test the effectiveness of technology-facilitated Customized Adherence Enhancement (CAE) vs. enhanced treatment as usual (eTAU) using a prospective randomized controlled design in public mental health care settings and preferentially enrolling poorly adherent/high-risk individuals with BD. Deliverables include a curriculum-driven adherence enhancement approach that can be implemented in public healthcare settings and which can improve outcomes for the most vulnerable groups of people with BD.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Too Psychotic, High Suicide Risk, Others
      Must Be Taking:Mood Stabilizers

      190 Participants Needed

      Multiple Medications for Bipolar Depression

      Cleveland, Ohio
      This trial is testing four different medications to find the best treatment for adults with bipolar disorder type 1 who are currently depressed. The medications work by balancing brain chemicals that affect mood. The goal is to help patients recover from depression and stay well.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 4

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Manic Episode, Schizophrenia, Substance Use, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Study Medications

      2726 Participants Needed

      Dexmedetomidine for Agitation in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

      Beachwood, Ohio
      In this study, an investigational medication named BXCL501 is being tested for the treatment of episodes of agitation associated with bipolar I and bipolar II disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective and schizophreniform disorder. This study compares the study drug to a placebo.
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Not Listed

      450 Participants Needed

      Lurasidone for Cognitive Improvement in Bipolar Disorder

      Cleveland, Ohio
      This trial is testing whether lurasidone can help improve thinking and memory in people with bipolar disorder who are currently stable but have cognitive problems. The medication works by balancing brain chemicals. Lurasidone has shown potential in improving thinking and memory in both schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
      Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Age:19 - 65

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Not Listed

      150 Participants Needed

      mHealth Technology for High Blood Pressure in Bipolar Disorder

      Cleveland, Ohio
      This trial tests if text message reminders combined with self-checks can help people with high blood pressure and Bipolar Disorder take their medicine more regularly. The goal is to see if this method works better than just doing self-checks alone.
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:21 - 80

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Psychotic, Suicidal, Non-English, Others
      Must Be Taking:Antihypertensives, Antidepressants

      175 Participants Needed

      Melatonin + Sleep Intervention for Bipolar Disorder

      Ann Arbor, Michigan
      The purpose of this study is to test whether a dietary supplement (low-dose melatonin) commonly used to treat night owls, administered in conjunction with a behavioral sleep intervention, will help to shift the brain clock earlier and improve mood and sleep in bipolar disorder. Eligible participants will be randomized to receive melatonin plus a behavioral sleep intervention or placebo plus a behavioral sleep placebo. The hypotheses for this study include: * Melatonin plus behavioral sleep intervention (compared to placebo plus behavioral sleep placebo) will produce a greater advance of dim light melatonin onset (DLMO), between pre- and post-treatment. * Melatonin (compared to placebo) will produce a greater reduction in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score between pre- and post-treatment.

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Phase 2
      Age:18 - 60

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Insomnia, Narcolepsy, Psychosis, Others
      Must Be Taking:Psychotropic Medications

      50 Participants Needed

      Neurophysiological Interventions for Bipolar Disorder

      Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
      Study to examine the extent to which neurophysiological states recorded for a specific person on one day can be induced on a subsequent day
      No Placebo Group

      Trial Details

      Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
      Trial Phase:Unphased
      Age:18 - 65

      Key Eligibility Criteria

      Disqualifiers:Psychotic Episodes, Bipolar I, Others
      Must Not Be Taking:Psychoactive Substances

      60 Participants Needed

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      How much do Bipolar Disorder clinical trials pay?

      Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.

      How do Bipolar Disorder clinical trials work?

      After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Bipolar Disorder trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Bipolar Disorder is 12 months.

      How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?

      Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.

      What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?

      The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.

      Do I need to be insured to participate in a Bipolar Disorder medical study?

      Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.

      What are the newest Bipolar Disorder clinical trials?

      Most recently, we added Neurophysiological Interventions for Bipolar Disorder, Financial Incentives for Schizophrenia and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain to the Power online platform.

      Is there hope for people with bipolar?

      Absolutely—bipolar disorder is very treatable: with mood-stabilizing medicines plus evidence-based talk therapy and a regular sleep–wake routine, more than 70 % of people achieve long symptom-free stretches and many return to work, school, and satisfying relationships. Sticking with treatment, watching for early warning signs, and using supports such as the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance greatly increase those odds, so a full, meaningful life is a realistic goal rather than wishful thinking.

      What is the first red flag of bipolar disorder?

      There isn’t one universal “first” symptom, but the earliest red flag doctors see most often is a sudden decrease in the need for sleep—sleeping only a few hours yet feeling unusually energized and unable to shut your mind off. If this change lasts several days, especially when paired with racing thoughts, extra talkativeness, big ideas, or risky spending, it’s time to get a mental-health check-up because catching bipolar disorder early greatly improves treatment success.

      What is the strongest medication for bipolar?

      There isn’t a single “strongest” pill for bipolar disorder; doctors match the medicine to the phase and the person. For acute mania, lithium or valproate often combined with an atypical antipsychotic (e.g., quetiapine, olanzapine) typically works fastest; for bipolar depression, lamotrigine or quetiapine lead, and for long-term prevention lithium remains the gold standard when tolerated. The best regimen is the one that controls your symptoms with acceptable side effects, so choice and dose are always individualized by a psychiatrist who can monitor blood levels and overall health.

      Why do people with bipolar go off their meds?

      People stop bipolar medication for three main clusters of reasons: 1) medication factors—unpleasant side-effects (weight gain, tremor, mental “fog”) or complex dosing that make daily use feel worse than the illness; 2) illness factors—mood swings that create denial (“I’m fine now”) or the euphoric energy of mania that makes pills seem unnecessary or even unwanted; and 3) practical/social factors—cost, stigma, substance use, or a poor fit with the prescribing clinician. Recognizing which cluster is at play helps patients, families, and doctors tailor solutions—whether that’s adjusting the drug, adding psycho-education or reminders, or improving access—rather than assuming the person is simply being “non-compliant.”

      What is unhealthy coping for bipolar people?

      With bipolar disorder, “unhealthy coping” is anything you do to feel better in the moment that ends up disrupting one of three stabilisers: (1) your medication plan, (2) a regular sleep-and-daily routine, or (3) clear, substance-free judgement. Habits that break those stabilisers—skipping meds, drinking or using drugs, staying up late gaming or doom-scrolling, isolating yourself, or chasing risky thrills like overspending—tend to push mood swings harder and make recovery slower; replacing them with steady sleep, sober living, social support, and professional treatment keeps the illness on a shorter, safer leash.

      Can untreated bipolar disorder lead to psychosis?

      Yes. When bipolar mood swings are allowed to build unchecked, they can become so intense that a person loses touch with reality—research shows psychosis occurs in roughly 6 in 10 people with bipolar I and 2 in 10 with bipolar II, usually during extreme mania or depression. Staying on mood-stabilizing medication, keeping a regular sleep schedule, and seeking immediate care if hallucinations or fixed false beliefs emerge greatly reduce this risk and shorten episodes.

      How does a person with bipolar think?

      Thinking in bipolar disorder depends on the phase: during mania the mind races with big, fast ideas and bold confidence, while during depression thoughts slow down, dwell on negatives, and decision-making feels heavy; between episodes most people return to their usual, clear thinking, though some lingering trouble with focus or memory can remain. Recognising these predictable swings—and getting help early with medication, therapy, sleep, and support—makes it easier to manage symptoms and respond to a loved one with understanding instead of frustration.

      Which hormone causes bipolar disorder?

      No single hormone causes bipolar disorder; it is a brain-based mood condition shaped by genetics, life stress, and how different body systems interact. Shifts in thyroid hormone, the stress hormone cortisol, or female sex hormones can nudge symptoms better or worse—which is why doctors often check thyroid levels and watch times like postpartum or menopause—but fixing those levels alone doesn’t cure the disorder.

      What is end stage bipolar disorder?

      “End-stage” (or late-stage) bipolar disorder is an informal term doctors sometimes use for people whose illness has become chronic, treatment-resistant, and functionally disabling: mood swings remain frequent or severe despite multiple therapies, and there may be memory problems, physical health issues, and difficulty living independently. While this stage signals a need for more intensive care—such as combination medications, electro-convulsive or other neuromodulation therapies, cognitive/functional rehabilitation, and strong social supports—it is not a hopeless diagnosis; working closely with a mental-health team can still reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.

      What current research is being done for bipolar disorders?

      Today’s bipolar-disorder research falls into five main streams: scientists are mapping hundreds of risk and “treatment-response” genes, testing rapid-acting medicines such as ketamine and psilocybin, refining brain-stimulation tools like transcranial magnetic stimulation, using smartphone and wearable data to predict mood swings and stabilize sleep-wake cycles, and running early-intervention trials in high-risk teens and young adults. Together, these projects aim not just to explain why bipolar illness occurs but to deliver faster, more personalized treatments and even prevent new episodes before they start.