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RecruitingNCT05973786

Randomised, Controlled Trial to Investigate the Effect of a Six Week Intensified Pharmacological Treatment for depression in bipolarity

The registry lists this study as recruiting. Study locations are listed in the United Kingdom, in Austria, in Germany, ... Confirm recruitment at each site. It is testing escitalopram for depression in bipolarity.

Bipolarity, DepressionDrugOver 18 Years
In plain English

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What is this study testing?

This study is testing whether Escitalopram may be useful for adults experiencing bipolarity.

What would participation involve?

Participants may receive Escitalopram, attend study visits with the research team. The protocol may also involve randomization, placebo, or a comparison group. The registry lists locations in Austria, in Germany, and in Greece.

Who is it mainly for?

This study appears to be mainly for adults with bipolarity.

What should you check before joining?

Ask about the dose, safety monitoring, and possible side effects, whether there is placebo, randomization, or a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, the exact eligibility criteria.

Your next step

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Check the official source, then confirm these points with the research team.

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  • Recruitment and eligibility

    Is a site open, and who can take part?

  • Visits and time

    Where are visits, can any be remote, and how much time is needed?

  • Costs and support

    What costs, reimbursement or compensation apply?

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Study start dateStarted: February 11, 2025
Recruitment status
Recruiting
Enrollment listed in the registry
418
Sponsor
Dr. Inge Winter
Sponsor type
Individual investigator
Study type
Drug
Intervention type
Medication / drug
Study phase
Phase 3Usually a larger study designed to confirm effectiveness and safety in a broader group.
Locations
United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, ...
Age range
Over 18 Years
Official registry ID
NCT05973786
Official title
A Randomised, Controlled Trial to Investigate the Effect of a Six Week Intensified Pharmacological Treatment for Bipolar Depression Compared to Treatment as Usual in Subjects Who Had a First-time Treatment Failure on Their First-line Treatment.

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Austria · 1 site
  • Medical University Innsbruck
    Innsbruck
    Site status: Recruiting
Germany · 5 sites
  • Universitätsklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie Bielefeld
    Bielefeld
    Site status: Recruiting
  • LWL-Klinik Dortmund, Bereich Forschung & Wissenschaft
    Dortmund
    Site status: Recruiting
  • University Hospital Frankfurt am Main - Goethe University
    Frankfurt am Main
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie der Universitätsmedizin Mainz
    Mainz
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster
    Münster
    Site status: Recruiting
Greece · 1 site
  • Eginition hospital, department of psychiatry
    Athens
    Site status: Not Yet Recruiting
Italy · 4 sites
  • Universita degli Studi di Brescia
    Brescia
    Site status: Recruiting
  • University of Cagliari
    Cagliari
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Università degli studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
    Naples
    Site status: Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria "Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino"
    Turin
    Site status: Recruiting
Spain · 1 site
  • Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica
    Barcelona
    Site status: Recruiting
United Kingdom · 1 site
  • King's College London, Psychiatry & Cognitive Neuroscience
    London
    Site status: Not Yet Recruiting
In practice

For you

Participation may contribute to research. Personal benefit is not guaranteed.

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FAQ

Questions about this study

What is this study trying to understand?

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. 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 Escitalopram, Sertraline, Venlafaxine, Lithium, Valproate acid, Quetiapine, Bupropion. Phase 3 studies are usually larger and aim to confirm effectiveness and safety in a broader group.

Who might this study be for?

This study may concern people with bipolarity; age range: Over 18 Years. The criteria appear fairly broad, 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 Dr. Inge Winter, which appears to be an individual investigator. 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 public registry lists this study as recruiting. Individual sites may have different statuses. The research team must confirm whether a site is open and whether you meet the criteria.

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