Brain scans reveal Lithium's secret workings in bipolar depression
NCT ID NCT03336918
First seen Feb 26, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looks at how lithium, a common treatment for bipolar disorder, changes the brain's wiring. Researchers will use MRI scans to track brain connections in 120 people with bipolar depression over 26 weeks. The goal is to understand why lithium works, not to test a new treatment.
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Behavioral Health
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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