Brain scans aim to uncover how bipolar depression drug works

NCT ID NCT05060549

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study was designed to explore how the medication cariprazine (Vraylar) helps treat depression in people with bipolar I disorder. Researchers planned to use PET brain scans to see how the drug affects a specific brain receptor (D3 dopamine). The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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