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TerminatedNCT02623504

DB/Maintenance of Equetro (Carbamazepine) in Children With Acute Manic or Mixed Bipolarity type I

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

BipolarityOtherFrom 10 Years to 17 Years
In plain English

Key information made simple

This study exists to understand how blood tests and biological markers holds up over time after the earliest research stage. Researchers are trying to understand whether blood tests and biological markers can improve sleep, daily rhythms, and 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 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 lab, with sites including APG Research, LLC in Orlando, Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, and PsychCare Consultants in St Louis. Participation appears to involve a study treatment together with follow-up visits and routine safety or progress checks. The main fit is usually being able to understand the study and consent and matching the main diagnosis, while common reasons not to take part include safety concerns that need urgent care first and 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
Validus Pharmaceuticals
Sponsor type
Unknown or unclear
Main activity
observational follow-up
Time commitment
long follow-up or multiple visits
Study phase
Not available
Enrollment
Not available
Recruitment status
Terminated
Source
Official registry link
FAQ

Questions about this study

What is DB/Maintenance of Equetro (Carbamazepine) in Children With Acute Manic or Mixed Bipolarity type I?

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 Validus Pharmaceuticals. We could not clearly classify the sponsor type from the available data. Check the official source record to verify who is responsible for the study.

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.

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