Are there any clinical trials being done for bipolar disorder?
The FLAME Study is a 16-week clinical trial to study treatment with lamotrigine or fluoxetine in bipolar I, II and bipolar schizoaffective depressed adults.
What is the research currently being followed for bipolar disorder?
A new study has found brain abnormalities in people with bipolar disorder. In the largest MRI study to date on patients with bipolar disorder, a global consortium published new research showing that people with the condition have differences in the brain regions that control inhibition and emotion.
How do clinical trials work?
Most clinical trials use comparison groups to compare medical strategies and treatments. Results will show if one group has a better outcome than the other. This is usually conducted in one of two ways: One group receives an existing treatment for a condition, and the second group receives a new treatment.
How can I help someone with bipolar in Ontario?
Welcome to the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario. We offer free support programs to people across Ontario, and their families, who are living with depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder. Telephone Support Line:1-888-486-8236.
Is bipolar disorder a depression?
Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
Do you get paid for clinical trials?
The answer is yes, you can get paid for study-related time and travel for participating in most clinical trials. While not all research studies pay participants, most clinical trials at Meridian pay from $75 to $4,500. To get a better idea of what a specific trial might pay, keep reading.
How long does a clinical trial take?
Clinical trials alone take six to seven years on average to complete. Before a potential treatment reaches the clinical trial stage, scientists research ideas in what is called the discovery phase. This step can take from three to six years.
Can bipolar disorder be cured permanently?
Can bipolar disorder be cured? There is no cure for bipolar disorder, but through behavior therapy and the right combination of mood stabilizers and other bipolar medicines, most people with bipolar disorder can live normal, productive lives and control the illness.