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CompletedNCT06273774

A Study of Elpipodect (MK-8189) in Participants With Bipolarity I (MK-8189-020)

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

BipolarityOtherFrom 18 Years to 60 Years
In plain English

Key information made simple

This study exists to better understand the safety of the medication Elpipodect and how manageable it feels in practice. For people living with Bipolarity, that matters because care needs to work in daily life, not just in theory. The findings could guide better understanding and future care, and taking part helps build that evidence for others.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests in-person participation through a clinic, with sites including Woodland International Research Group-Clinical Research ( Site 0009) in Little Rock, Atlanta Center for Medical Research ( Site 0001), and Hassman Research Institute Marlton Site ( Site 0006). Participation appears to involve a study treatment together with follow-up visits and routine safety or progress checks. The main fit is usually being able to follow the planned visits or tasks and matching the main diagnosis, while common reasons not to take part include major medical issues that could make participation unsuitable and active substance or alcohol problems that could affect the results. This is an early-stage study, which usually means a smaller group and a focus on learning how the approach behaves.

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.

Open source record
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In practice

For you

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

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
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Sponsor type
Other organization
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 A Study of Elpipodect (MK-8189) in Participants With Bipolarity I (MK-8189-020)?

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 Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. Based on the sponsor name or official registry information, it appears to be another type of organization. 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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