WithdrawnNCT00204503

Open-Label Depakote ER in Patients With Bipolar I or II Depression and Alcohol Abuse or Dependence

This study has public registry information. It focuses on bipolarity and currently lists study information in the United States.

BipolarityOtherFrom 18 Years to 65 Years

In plain English

Key information made simple

This study exists to explore whether this type of care could improve care and understanding. Researchers are trying to understand how people respond to this type of care in practice and what may need to be adjusted. For people living with Bipolarity, the gap between what sounds good on paper and what works in daily life is often important. If the findings are useful, they could help future care become more targeted, practical, and easier to trust. Taking part helps build the evidence that can improve understanding and care for others over time.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests in-person participation through a university, with sites including University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Participation appears to involve a study treatment together with follow-up visits and routine safety or progress checks. The main fit is usually matching the main diagnosis and meeting the main study requirements, while common reasons not to take part include active substance or alcohol problems that could affect the results. This is an early-stage study, which usually means a smaller group and a focus on learning how the approach behaves.

Public study data

Key study information

Condition: Bipolar I or II Depression and Alcohol Abuse or Dependence
Study status: Withdrawn
Sponsor / lead affiliation: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Location / country: United States
Registry: ClinicalTrials.gov

Why this study may matter

This study may matter because it adds public evidence around bipolarity. HopeStage presents it as a starting point for understanding the study, checking the official source, and preparing questions with a care team.

Before joining

Questions to ask before joining

What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?

Official source

Registry reference

This page links back to the public source record so people can verify details directly with the registry and research team.

If you want the full study description, eligibility criteria, locations, and sponsor information in the original format, this is the place to check before taking the next step.

Open source record

Need help deciding?

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This form records your interest so HopeStage can follow up with practical guidance. It is not a medical eligibility decision and it does not guarantee a study spot.

Study reference: NCT00204503. We only ask for your email here. HopeStage can help you review the study, but this is not a medical eligibility decision.

In practice

For you

Taking part may give access to a new approach being evaluated.

It requires regular visits and structured follow-up.

Requires travel, with in-person participation in United States.

Important

Not medical advice

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Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Sponsor type: University
Main activity: observational follow-up
Intervention: Not available
Time commitment: long follow-up or multiple visits
Study phase: Not available
Enrollment: Not available
Recruitment status: Withdrawn
Source: Official registry link

FAQ

Questions about this study

What is Open-Label Depakote ER in Patients With Bipolar I or II Depression and Alcohol Abuse or Dependence?

This study is exploring observational follow-up for people with bipolarity. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed.

Who is behind this study, and what type of sponsor is it?

This study is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. Based on the sponsor name or official registry information, it appears to be a university. You should verify the details in the official registry record.

What does participation involve, what phase is it, and what should I ask about safety?

This study may involve observational follow-up, study visits, and assessments. The time commitment is long follow-up or multiple visits. The study phase is not available in HopeStage data. Check the official source record to see whether a phase is listed. Enrollment is not available in HopeStage data. HopeStage cannot say whether a study is safe or right for you. Before joining, ask the research team about possible risks, time commitment, visits, side effects, compensation, safety monitoring, and whether participation may affect your current care.

Where can I verify the study details?

Use the official source record linked on this page to check the full study description, recruitment status, eligibility criteria, locations, sponsor information, phase, enrollment, contact details, and any listed risks or requirements.