New registry aims to unlock secrets of bipolar disorder in kids
NCT ID NCT06665984
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This registry study is enrolling 1,000 children and teens in the Houston area, including those with bipolar disorder, children of parents with bipolar disorder, and healthy controls. Researchers will collect blood and saliva samples, perform brain scans, and conduct interviews to better understand the condition and identify biomarkers. The goal is to improve early detection and guide future research.
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 registry could help identify early signs and biological markers of pediatric bipolar disorder, leading to better diagnosis and future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational registry, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any therapy, and results may take years to translate into clinical practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77479, United States