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Bipolar disorder
MONDO:0004985A disorder of the brain that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Often these moods range and shift from periods of elation and energized behavior to those of hopelessness and depression.
Also known as: bipolar disorder, major affective disorder, manic-depression, bipolar depression, bipolar disorder manic phase, manic bipolar I disorder, manic bipolar affective disorder, manic depression
472 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Bipolar drug study halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at the long-term safety of a daily drug called BHV-7000 in people with bipolar I disorder. It involved 94 participants who had completed an earlier study. The trial was terminated early, so the full safety picture is not available.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Biohaven Therapeutics Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Heart risk check for schizophrenia drugs
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see how two antipsychotic drugs, aripiprazole and ziprasidone, affect heart risk in people with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder. Researchers measured blood fats and heart electrical changes in 48 adults over 12 months. The trial wa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Mental health sessions may boost vaccine uptake in latinx communities
Prevention TerminatedThis study tested whether adding vaccine discussions to routine behavioral health visits could reduce hesitancy and increase COVID-19 and flu shots among Latinx adults with mental illness. Clinicians used motivational interviewing and could offer a warm handoff to a nurse for vac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston College • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for resistant depression
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether adding a type of talk therapy (behavioral activation) to esketamine treatment helps people with depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. Six adults with major depression or bipolar disorder took part. The goal was to see if practicing new b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New tool could help patients stay safe on lithium
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested a French version of a questionnaire that measures how much patients know about lithium, a drug used for bipolar and schizoaffective disorders. Researchers wanted to see if higher knowledge scores matched safe lithium levels in the blood. The study included 22 ho…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a video game help manage bipolar disorder?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested a serious game called Bipolife® for people with bipolar disorder who had already completed a psychoeducation program. The game encourages players to take their medication, keep a daily routine, and contact their doctor if symptoms return. The trial was terminate…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Mental health study aims to uncover Long-Term heart risks
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study followed 167 adults with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or sleep problems who visited their primary care doctor. Researchers used health conversations and a blood test to track lifestyle changes and heart disease risks over up to 20 years. The goal was …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Veterans' suicide prevention study tests emotion awareness app
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested a smartphone-based program to help veterans with serious mental illness (like PTSD, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia) better recognize and describe their emotions. The goal was to see if improving emotion awareness could lower suicide risk. Only 11 veterans to…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Brain wave test could spot stubborn depression
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find brain and movement markers in people with a type of depression that doesn't respond to standard antidepressants, called anhedonic depression. Researchers measured brain waves (P300), walking speed, and hand movements in 36 participants. The goal was to id…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Brain scan study aims to map bipolar Disorder's hidden pathways
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study used MRI brain scans to look at the brain's white matter connections in people with bipolar disorder. Researchers compared those whose illness responds to treatment with those who do not respond, as well as healthy volunteers. The goal was to find brain differences tha…
Sponsor: Jennifer Sweet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC