BIPOLAR DISORDER (BD)

This study tests whether a personalized program of exercise, diet, sleep support, social activities, and a weight-loss drug (semaglutide) can improve mental functioning in 140 adults with depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Participants are randomly assigned to the pe…

This study looks at whether an online education and support program can help people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder stick to their medication plans. Researchers will compare digital questionnaires with pharmacy records to measure adherence. About 1,640 adults in Spain will…

This study tests a new group program called PEDAL for people with bipolar disorder. It combines standard group education with digital tools like an app-based mood diary and online resources to help manage rapid mood swings. The trial will involve 120 participants across five site…

This 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…

This study tests whether combining ketamine infusions with dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) can reduce suicidal thoughts more effectively than a placebo plus DBT. About 120 adults with borderline personality disorder and treatment-resistant depression or bipolar disorder wil…

This study tests a wearable light device (Vielight RX Gamma) that shines light on the brain to see if it safely eases bipolar depression symptoms. Forty people with bipolar disorder will either get the active device or a sham (inactive) one, using it in the clinic 5 days a week f…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can improve memory and thinking in people with bipolar disorder. The trial will involve 88 adults with bipolar disorder who are currently stable. They will receive e…

This study aims to find better ways to diagnose bipolar disorder and predict when mood episodes might happen. Researchers will track sleep, activity, and decision-making in 600 people with bipolar disorder, major depression, or healthy controls using smartwatches and computer tas…

This study tests whether analyzing a person's voice can help predict upcoming depressive or manic episodes in bipolar disorder. Researchers will collect voice recordings and lifestyle data from 170 adults with bipolar disorder over 6 months. The goal is to build a model that spot…