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RecruitingNCT05867849

Cannabidiol for Depression in bipolarity (CBD-BD)

This study is recruiting. It focuses on bipolarity and currently lists participation information in Canada.

BipolarityOtherFrom 19 Years to 70 Years
In plain English

Key information made simple

This study is comparing Cannabidiol with placebo for people with bipolarity. Participants receive Cannabidiol or placebo and complete study visits and assessments. Some participants may receive placebo instead of the study treatment, and direct benefit is not guaranteed.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests in-person participation through a hospital, with sites including UBC Mood Disorders Centre in Vancouver, St Joseph's Healthcare in Hamilton, and Providence Care Hospital in Kingston. 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 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. This is a later-stage study, which usually means a larger group and a closer look at how well the approach holds up.

Public study data

Key study information

Condition
Bipolarity
Study status
Recruiting
Sponsor / lead affiliation
University of British Columbia
Location / country
Canada
Registry
ClinicalTrials.gov
Why this study may matter

Why this study may matter

This study may matter because it adds public evidence around bipolarity. HopeStage presents it as a starting point for understanding the study, checking the official source, and preparing questions with a care team.

Before joining

Questions to ask before joining

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 improve understanding of your condition.

It requires regular visits and structured follow-up.

Requires travel, with in-person participation in Canada.

Important

Not medical advice

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Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor
University of British Columbia
Sponsor type
University
Main activity
medication or study treatment
Intervention
Not available
Time commitment
multiple visits or assessments
Study phase
Not available
Enrollment
Not available
Recruitment status
Recruiting
Source
Official registry link
FAQ

Questions about this study

What is Cannabidiol for Depression in bipolarity (CBD-BD)?

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. It includes a comparison with placebo. Direct benefit is not guaranteed.

Who is behind this study, and what type of sponsor is it?

This study is sponsored by University of British Columbia. 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 multiple visits or assessments. 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.