Bipolar Disorder in Late Life

Completed

Conditions studied: Bipolar Disorder

In brief

The purpose of this study is to look at certain structural changes in the brain in people with bipolar disorder or those with a history of Bipolar disorder.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00787930

Run by

Duke University

People needed

19

Starts

2005-10-01

Expected to finish

2011-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-07-31

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• DSM-IV diagnosis of bipolar Disorder, Manic and mixed episodes.
• 18 years of age and older, male or female, any race.
• Capacity to give informed consent and follow study procedures.

You may not qualify if…

• History of alcohol/drug dependence
• Any metal or pacemaker in the body which precludes MRI
• Pregnancy
• Dementia or other primary psychiatric disorders including substance abuse/dependence, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia
• For controls, numbers one through four above as well as any history of depression or the use of antidepressants

Where it is running

• Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina, United States

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