TerminatedNCT02909504

Gao NARASD Lithium Study

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

BipolarityOtherFrom 18 Years to 70 Years

In plain English

Key information made simple

This study exists to improve how blood tests and biological markers can help identify, measure, or follow care over time. Researchers are trying to understand what blood tests and biological markers can reveal about signals in the brain or body that may guide care later on. 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 University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Department of Psychiatry. Participation appears to involve assessments along with scans or samples to help researchers understand patterns more clearly. 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 and pregnancy or breastfeeding. This is a later-stage study, which usually means the approach is being followed in broader real-world use.

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

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In practice

For you

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

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: Keming Gao
Sponsor type: Unknown or unclear
Main activity: blood test or biological sample
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 Gao NARASD Lithium Study?

This study is exploring blood test or biological sample 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 Keming Gao. 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 blood test or biological sample, 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.