Brain zaps aim to fix metabolism in bipolar patients

NCT ID NCT07589647

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation method (temporal interference stimulation) aimed at improving metabolism in people with stable bipolar disorder who also have obesity. Researchers will measure changes in key metabolic molecules like GLP-1. The study enrolls 70 adults aged 18-45 who meet specific criteria.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 70 people

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Started

Apr 2026

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Both biological parents are of Han ethnicity; 2. Age range: 18 to 45 years old, gender not restricted; 3. Meets the clinical diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder as stipulated in the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5); 4. Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 28 kg/m2, or for males, waist circumference ≥ 90 cm and for females, waist circumference ≥ 85 cm; 5. HAMD-24 score \< 7 points, YMRS score \< 5 points; 6. All included researchers and their family members have given informed consent for this study. Exclusion Criteria: 221/5000 1. Individuals with other DSM-5 spectrum disorders; 2. Mental disorders caused by substance abuse (such as alcohol, drugs, etc.), and those with severe physical illnesses; 3. Those who consumed food or microecological preparations containing probiotics, prebiotics, etc. within one week before enrollment, and had a history of respiratory, urinary, digestive system infections and antibiotic use within one month before enrollment; 4. Those currently having serious suicidal thoughts or behaviors, or those with severe agitation; 5. Those who cannot follow medical advice for treatment, or those without guardians; 6. Pregnant or lactating women, or those planning to become pregnant; 7. Those who cannot complete MRI examinations due to special conditions such as having metal implants or pacemakers in their bodies.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University

    RECRUITING

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, China

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