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CompletedNCT02918370

Aripiprazole for Bipolarity and Alcohol Use Disorder

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

BipolarityOtherFrom 18 Years to 65 Years
In plain English

Key information made simple

This study exists to understand how a medication treatment holds up over time after the earliest research stage. Researchers are trying to understand whether a medication treatment can work better when mental health difficulties overlap with substance use. For people living with Bipolarity, being understood earlier and more clearly can shape the whole care journey. 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 UT Southwestern in Dallas. Participation appears to involve guided sessions or support activities with check-ins on how they fit into daily life. The main fit is usually matching the main diagnosis, 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 a larger group and a closer look at how well the approach holds up.

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 improve understanding of your condition.

It requires regular visits and structured follow-up.

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

Important

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Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Sponsor type
University
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 Aripiprazole for Bipolarity and Alcohol Use Disorder?

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 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Based on the sponsor name or official registry information, it appears to be a university. 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.

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