Evaluation of Patients With Rapid Cycling Bipolar Disorder
Data Collection
Bipolar and Related Disorders+1
+ Mental Disorders
+ Mood Disorders
Summary
Study start date: September 1, 1998
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.The purpose of this protocol is to allow for the medical and psychiatric screening of patients with rapid cycling bipolar disorder in order to ascertain (1) that they fit the criteria for the diagnosis; and (2) that they are interested in participating in one of our research projects. Patients will undergo diagnostic interviews, complete self-rating forms, and have a physical examination, routine blood tests, and an electrocardiogram.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.50 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
Must be currently in treatment with a psychiatrist. Subjects must not have borderline or antisocial personality disorders, must not meet criteria for substance abuse or dependence within the past six months. Subjects must not have significant hepatic, renal, endocrine, or cardiovascular disease. Subjects must not be pregnant.
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Bethesda, United StatesOpen National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in Google Maps