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Active Not RecruitingNCT06609902

A Future Thinking Intervention for Comorbid Tobacco Use Disorder and Bipolarity

This study is active but not recruiting. It focuses on bipolarity and currently lists study information in the United States.

Bipolarity, Tobacco Use DisorderBehavioralOver 18 Years
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In plain English

Key information made simple

What is this study testing?

This study is testing whether Future Self-BD may be useful for adults experiencing bipolarity.

What would participation involve?

Participants may take part in Future Self-BD, complete questionnaires or follow-up assessments, attend study visits with the research team. The registry lists locations in United States.

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.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests a mix of remote and in-person participation through a hospital, with sites including Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Participation appears to involve a study treatment together with follow-up visits and routine safety or progress checks. The main fit is usually matching the main diagnosis, while common reasons not to take part include safety concerns that need urgent care first and other clinical factors that could make participation unreliable or unsafe. The official record does not list a formal phase, which usually means this is focused more on feasibility, delivery, or support than a standard numbered clinical-trial phase.

Before joining

Questions to ask before joining

Study clarity

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Study start dateStarted: December 6, 2024
Recruitment status
Active Not Recruiting
Estimated enrollment
Not clearly listed
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Sponsor type
Hospital / academic medical center
Study type
Behavioral
Intervention type
Psychotherapy / behavioral intervention
Study phase
Not clearly listed
Locations
United States
Age range
Over 18 Years
Official registry ID
NCT06609902
Official title
Future Self: An Episodic Future Thinking Intervention for Comorbid Tobacco Use Disorder and Bipolar Disorder
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In practice

For you

Taking part may help test a support approach in real life.

It requires regular visits and structured follow-up.

Mixes in-person and remote participation.

Important

Not medical advice

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FAQ

Questions about this study

What is this study trying to understand?

This study is exploring psychotherapy or therapy 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 involving Future Self-BD, Daily Check-Ins. Phase is mainly useful to check for medication studies and some device studies.

Do I need to want to stop or reduce tobacco use to participate?

The public registry appears to mention tobacco, nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, or another addiction-related topic. Ask the study team whether you need to want to stop, reduce, already be abstinent, or simply meet use-related criteria. Eligibility must be confirmed by the study team.

What would I likely need to do?

You may take part in sessions or exercises related to habits, thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.

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.

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 Massachusetts General Hospital, which appears to be a hospital or academic medical center. The listed contact or investigator is Massachusetts General Hospital, affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. 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 the study is active but not currently recruiting. This usually means participants may already be involved, but new participants may not be accepted.

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