Family ties: could Parents' personalities hold clues to mood disorder risks?

NCT ID NCT07679204

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Elazığ Mental Health and Diseases Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether parents of people with bipolar II disorder or major depressive disorder have certain personality traits (called Type D, which involves negative emotions and social inhibition) and lower life satisfaction. Researchers compare these parents to parents of healthy individuals, as well as to patients themselves. The goal is to better understand family patterns that might help design future support programs.

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 research could identify psychological traits in family members that may guide supportive interventions for relatives of people with mood disorders.
What could go wrong: This is an observational, cross-sectional study with a small sample size (180 participants), so findings may not apply broadly and cannot prove cause and effect.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder bipolar II disorder major depressive disorder Personal Satisfaction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BIPOLAR DISORDER II MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (MDD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital
RECRUITING

Elâzığ, 23200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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