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CompletedNCT02357290

Open-Label Study of N-Acetylcysteine in Children and Adolescents 5-17 With Bipolar Spectrum Disorders

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

BipolarityOtherFrom 5 Years to 17 Years
In plain English

Key information made simple

This study exists to understand whether the medication N-Acetylcysteine is both safe enough and useful enough to take further. Researchers are trying to understand how people respond to the medication N-Acetylcysteine 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 lead to earlier recognition and more informed decisions later on. 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 hospital, with sites including Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. 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 being able to understand the study and consent, while common reasons not to take part include active substance or alcohol problems that could affect the results. This is a later-stage study, which usually means the approach is being followed in broader real-world use.

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 United States.

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Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Sponsor type
Hospital / academic medical center
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 Open-Label Study of N-Acetylcysteine in Children and Adolescents 5-17 With Bipolar Spectrum Disorders?

This study is exploring medication or study treatment 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 Massachusetts General Hospital, a hospital or academic medical center. This sponsor is a hospital or academic medical center involved in clinical care and research. The sponsor is based in the United States. Sponsor website: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org. 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 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.

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