Brain scans aim to tell bipolar disorder and depression apart
NCT ID NCT07503275
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will use brain scans and thinking tests to compare how people with bipolar disorder and major depression control their impulses. Researchers want to find differences in brain activity that could help doctors make a more accurate diagnosis. The study involves 120 adults who are in a stable mood phase.
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 better ways to tell bipolar disorder and depression apart, helping doctors choose the right treatment sooner.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear differences, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu Reims
Reims, 51092, France
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