AI reads emotions to predict bipolar episodes
NCT ID NCT07573839
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study is testing whether a computer can predict when someone with bipolar disorder might relapse. Researchers will collect voice, text, eye movements, and brain signals from 200 patients and 200 healthy volunteers. The goal is to build a model that spots early warning signs of a mood episode.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a tool that helps doctors predict when a bipolar patient might relapse, allowing earlier intervention.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early exploratory study, not a treatment trial. The model may not be accurate enough for real-world use, and results may not apply to non-Chinese populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Mental Health Center
RECRUITINGShanghai, China
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