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Deep Brain Stimulation of Treatment-Resistant Depression in bipolarity

This study is recruiting. It focuses on depression and currently lists participation information in the United States.

DepressionOtherFrom 22 Years to 64 Years
In plain English

Key information made simple

This observational study is following people with Bipolar Depression to understand outcomes over time. Participants mainly provide questionnaire, assessment, or follow-up information rather than receiving a new study treatment. This study may not offer a new treatment, and its main value is helping researchers learn from follow-up information that may improve future care.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests in-person participation through a hospital, with sites including Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, and Rice University in Houston. Participation appears to involve questionnaires, interviews, or regular check-ins about day-to-day experience. 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 and major medical issues that could make participation unsuitable. The official record does not list a formal phase, which usually means this is focused more on feasibility, delivery, or support than a standard drug-development stage.

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.

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In practice

For you

Taking part may help improve understanding of your condition.

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

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

Important

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Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor
Wayne Goodman MD
Sponsor type
Individual investigator
Main activity
brain stimulation
Time commitment
long follow-up or multiple visits
Study phase
Not available
Enrollment
Not available
Recruitment status
Recruiting
Source
Official registry link
FAQ

Questions about this study

What is Deep Brain Stimulation of Treatment-Resistant Depression in bipolarity?

This study is exploring brain stimulation for people with depression. 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 Wayne Goodman MD. Based on the sponsor name or official registry information, it appears to be an individual investigator. 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 brain stimulation, 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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