Bipolar II disorder
MONDO:0000693A bipolar disorder that is characterized by at least one hypomanic episode and at least one major depressive episode; with this disorder, depressive episodes are more frequent and more intense than manic episodes.
Also known as: bipolar II disorder, bipolar 2 disorder, bipolar ll disorder
101 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can social rhythm therapy replace meds for bipolar II?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial compares the drug quetiapine with interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT) in 216 people with bipolar II disorder who have disrupted daily rhythms. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug beat metformin for antipsychotic weight gain?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares dapagliflozin and metformin for managing weight gain caused by antipsychotic medications. About 110 adults aged 16 and older will take one of the drugs plus lifestyle advice for 26 weeks. The goal is to see which drug works better and is safer for weight contr…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sultan Qaboos University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a phone app tame bipolar and addiction together?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a smartphone app called Senyo Health for people with bipolar disorder who also struggle with alcohol or drug use. The app offers therapy, rewards for healthy behaviors, and weekly check-ins with a care manager. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and hel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could Pixar's inside out help kids manage anxiety? a new study investigates
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether MyFILM, a 9-week group program using clips from the movie Inside Out, is feasible and acceptable for children aged 9-12 with mood or anxiety concerns. Participants attend weekly sessions to learn social-emotional skills and coping strategies. The st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mark Sinyor • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for bipolar depression? pramipexole trial targets anhedonia
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether pramipexole, a dopamine-boosting drug, can ease anhedonia (loss of pleasure) in people with bipolar depression. 126 participants will receive either pramipexole or a placebo alongside their usual mood stabilizer for 6 weeks. The study aims to impr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Daniel Lindqvist • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for stubborn bipolar depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single 25 mg dose of psilocybin, given with therapy, can ease depression in people with bipolar II disorder who haven't improved with standard treatments. About 90 adults aged 19-65 will receive either the full dose or a very low placebo dose, and their…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Lakshmi N Yatham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a diabetes pill lift bipolar depression? small study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether empagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can help reduce depression in people with bipolar disorder who also have insulin resistance. Twenty adults with bipolar depression will take the drug for 12 weeks alongside their usual treatment. The goal is to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Quick workout may calm anxiety in mental health patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single 'Braining' group exercise session can quickly reduce anxiety in people receiving psychiatric care. Thirty participants will rate their anxiety before and after the session. The goal is to see if exercise can be a fast-acting tool to ease symptoms…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Stockholm • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New program aims to unlock emotional balance in bipolar disorder
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests an 8-session psychoeducational program called 'Key to Emotional Balance' for adults with bipolar disorder. The program uses positive psychotherapy to help people better regulate their emotions, support recovery, and find more meaning in life. Researchers will com…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: TC Erciyes University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Gold nanoparticles may make lithium therapy safer and more effective
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis lab study tests whether gold nanoparticles can carry lithium directly to brain cells, potentially reducing side effects. Researchers will use neural cells grown from blood samples of people with bipolar disorder and healthy volunteers, plus a mouse model of mania. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test clues for mental health disorders?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will examine whether certain RNA molecules in the blood are different in people with psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, and panic disorder. Researchers will compare these molecules in patients who are not currently on medicatio…
Sponsor: Carmen Concerto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can brain scans and gut bacteria predict suicide risk in young people?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to better understand why young people (ages 18-25) with mood disorders may be at risk for suicide. Researchers will collect clinical, brain imaging, genetic, and microbiome data from 180 participants to identify risk factors. They will also test whether a non-inva…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC