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Active Not RecruitingNCT03336918

Lithium Effects on the Brain's Functional and Structural Connectome in the Treatment of Bipolarity

This study is active but not recruiting. It focuses on bipolarity and currently lists study information in the United States.

Bipolarity, DepressionDrugFrom 18 Years to 60 Years
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The official record suggests in-person participation through a clinic, with sites including Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Behavioral Health. Participation appears to center on assessments, scans, or samples rather than trying a new treatment. The main fit is usually matching the main diagnosis. The official record does not list a trial phase, which usually means the study is focused on observation rather than testing a staged treatment.

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Study start dateStarted: December 7, 2017
Recruitment status
Active Not Recruiting
Estimated enrollment
Not clearly listed
Sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Sponsor type
Hospital / academic medical center
Study type
Drug
Intervention type
Medication / drug
Study phase
Not clearly listed
Locations
United States
Age range
From 18 Years to 60 Years
Official registry ID
NCT03336918
Official title
Lithium Effects on the Brain's Functional and Structural Connectome in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
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In practice

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Taking part may give access to a new approach being evaluated.

It requires regular follow-up, often through questionnaires or interviews.

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

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FAQ

Questions about this study

What is this study trying to understand?

This study is exploring behavioral or lifestyle intervention for people with bipolarity. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.

Does this study involve a medication?

This appears to be a medication / drug study involving Lithium. The phase is not clearly listed in the public registry. Phase is mostly relevant for medication studies and some device studies. For this study, it may be more useful to look at what is required, the duration, visits, and eligibility criteria.

Who might this study be for?

This study may concern people with bipolarity; age range: From 18 Years to 60 Years. The criteria appear fairly specific, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.

What would I likely need to do?

You may need to take a study treatment and have regular medical follow-up. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.

What side effects, interactions, or treatment changes should I check?

If the study involves a medication, ask whether it is already approved, experimental, or being tested for a new use. Check possible side effects, interactions with current treatment, dose changes, monitoring, and what happens if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.

Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?

The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.

Who is behind this study?

This study is sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital, which appears to be a hospital or academic medical center. The listed contact or investigator is Brigham and Women's Hospital, affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.

Can I still join this study?

The registry indicates that the study is active but not currently recruiting. This usually means participants may already be involved, but new participants may not be accepted.

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