Suvorexant (Belsomra) for depression in bipolarity
This study was withdrawn. It is testing suvorexant (Belsomra) for depression in bipolarity.
Key information made simple
What is this study testing?
This study is testing whether a therapy or guided support program may be useful for adults experiencing bipolarity.
What would participation involve?
Participants may take part in a therapy or guided support program, complete questionnaires or follow-up assessments, attend study visits with the research team.
Who is it mainly for?
This study appears to be mainly for adults with bipolarity.
What should you check before joining?
Ask about how many sessions are required and who delivers them, whether there is a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, the exact eligibility criteria.
Your next step
The official record does not clearly spell out the visit format, but it appears to be coordinated directly by the research team. Participation appears to involve using a digital tool or support program and giving feedback through check-ins or assessments. 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 pregnancy or breastfeeding and safety concerns that need urgent care first. This is a later-stage study, which usually means the approach is being followed in broader real-world use.
Questions to ask before joining
- What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
- How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
- What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
- Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?
Things to check before joining
- Recruitment status
- Withdrawn
- Estimated enrollment
- Not clearly listed
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Sponsor type
- Hospital / academic medical center
- Study type
- Behavioral
- Intervention type
- Behavioral / psychological / psychosocial
- Study phase
- Not clearly listed
- Locations
- Not clearly listed
- Age range
- From 18 Years to 75 Years
- Official registry ID
- NCT03764683
- Official title
- A Double-Blind Sequential Parallel Study of Suvorexant (Belsomra) for the Treatment of Bipolar Depression With Insomnia
- Official source
- Official registry link
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Questions about this study
What is this study trying to understand?
This study is exploring digital app or tool 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.
What is a behavioral study?
This appears to be a behavioral / psychological / psychosocial study. Phase is mainly useful to check for medication studies and some device studies.
Who might this study be for?
This study may concern people with bipolarity; age range: From 18 Years to 75 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 take part in sessions or exercises related to habits, thoughts, emotions, or behaviors.
Could this study affect my mood, habits, motivation, or stress?
Behavioral studies can involve habits, emotions, motivation, stress, sleep, or ways of thinking. Ask whether the intervention could affect your mood or stress, and who to contact 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.
What practical constraints should I expect?
The likely practical burden appears moderate. Things to check include long follow-up or multiple visits. Ask the study team about duration, visits, possible compensation, data access, and what happens if you want to stop.
Who is behind this study?
This study is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which appears to be a hospital or academic medical center. Sponsor website: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org. 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 this study is not currently recruiting. Check the official registry for the reason and latest status.
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