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CompletedNCT00252577

Genetic Predictors of Lithium Response in Bipolarity

This study is completed. It focuses on bipolarity and currently lists study information in the United States.

BipolarityOtherOver 21 Years
In plain English

Key information made simple

This study exists to understand what helps a therapy or guided support program work in everyday practice, not just under ideal conditions. Researchers are trying to understand whether a therapy or guided support program can better prevent setbacks and support longer-term stability. For people living with Bipolarity, small gains in stability can make a meaningful difference over time. If the findings are useful, they could help shape larger studies and better designed support in the future. 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 clinic, with sites including VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA in San Diego. Participation appears to center on assessments, scans, or samples rather than trying a new treatment. The main fit is usually matching the main diagnosis and having a stable enough treatment background for the study, while common reasons not to take part include active substance or alcohol problems that could affect the results and safety concerns that need urgent care first. The official record does not list a trial phase, which usually means the study is focused on observation rather than testing a staged treatment.

Official source

Registry reference

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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.

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In practice

For you

Taking part may help clarify how this condition is measured or understood.

It requires regular follow-up, often through questionnaires or interviews.

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

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Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development
Sponsor type
Government agency
Main activity
behavioral or lifestyle intervention
Time commitment
long follow-up or multiple visits
Study phase
Not available
Enrollment
Not available
Recruitment status
Completed
Source
Official registry link
FAQ

Questions about this study

What is Genetic Predictors of Lithium Response in Bipolarity?

This study is exploring behavioral or lifestyle intervention 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 VA Office of Research and Development, a government agency. The VA Office of Research and Development is part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs research program. The sponsor is based in the United States. Sponsor website: https://www.research.va.gov. You can verify the sponsor and study responsibility in the official registry record.

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

This study may involve behavioral or lifestyle intervention, 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.

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