Can meal timing and blue glasses tame mania? new pilot study explores Drug-Free options

NCT ID NCT06504342

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested whether time-restricted eating and blue-blocking glasses can help people with bipolar disorder during manic episodes. The goal was to see if these simple, drug-free approaches are feasible and safe for inpatients. Twenty-one participants were enrolled to track symptom changes and sleep-wake cycles, with results guiding a larger future trial.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary โ€” we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for BIPOLAR DISORDER are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder Intermittent Fasting Mania

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ottawa Hospital Research Insitute

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4E9, Canada