Childhood Trauma's lasting mark on bipolar brains under the microscope

NCT ID NCT07101107

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Medical University Innsbruck Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how emotional childhood maltreatment (like verbal abuse or neglect) affects social skills, brain structure, and inflammation in people with bipolar disorder. Researchers will compare 80 people with bipolar disorder and 80 healthy controls, using brain scans, blood tests, and empathy tasks. The goal is to understand the links between early trauma and later mental health, not to test a new treatment.

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 study could reveal how childhood maltreatment impacts social skills and brain health in bipolar disorder, pointing toward better support strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is early-stage and may not find clear links or apply to everyone with bipolar disorder.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder bipolar I disorder injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BIPOLAR 1 DISORDER CONTROL SUBJECTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medical University of Innsbruck

Innsbruck, Tyrol, 6020, Austria

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