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CompletedNCT00868959

Lurasidone - A 24-week Extension Study of Patients With Bipolar I Depression

This study is completed. It focuses on depression and currently lists study information in Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, India, Japan, Lithuania, Peru, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, Ukraine, and the United States.

DepressionOtherFrom 18 Years to 75 Years
In plain English

Key information made simple

This study exists to explore whether the medication Patients could improve care and understanding. For people living with Depression, that matters because care needs to work in daily life, not just in theory. The findings could guide better understanding and future care, and taking part helps build that evidence for others.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests in-person participation through a hospital, with sites including Woodland International Research Inc in Little Rock, South Coast Clinical Trials Inc in Anaheim, and Catalina Research Institute in Chino. Participation appears to involve a study treatment together with follow-up visits and routine safety or progress checks. The main fit is usually having a stable enough treatment background for the study and being able to follow the planned visits or tasks, while common reasons not to take part include active substance or alcohol problems that could affect the results and major medical issues that could make participation unsuitable. This is a later-stage study, which usually means a larger group and a closer look at how well the approach holds up.

Official source

Registry reference

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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 Canada.

Important

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Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
Sponsor type
Pharmaceutical company
Main activity
medication or study treatment
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 Lurasidone - A 24-week Extension Study of Patients With Bipolar I Depression?

This study is exploring medication or study treatment for people with depression. 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 Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.. Based on the sponsor name or official registry information, it appears to be a pharmaceutical company. 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 medication or study treatment, 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.