Bipolar Disorder Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder type I or type II, as defined by the DSM-5 (a standard medical guide used to classify mental health conditions)
- People who are currently experiencing depressive symptoms, based on a score above 12 on a standard depression rating scale (MADRS)
- People who are not currently receiving any form of psychotherapy (talking therapy)
- People who are able to attend group therapy sessions in person
- People who are willing and able to sign a consent form agreeing to take part
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have a mental disorder caused by a physical or biological condition affecting the brain (sometimes called an organic mental disorder)
- People who are currently experiencing manic or hypomanic symptoms, based on a score above 12 on a standard rating scale (YMRS)
- People who are currently in psychotherapy and are not able to pause it for the duration of the study
- People who have had a significant change to their psychiatric medication within the last 30 days
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Beny Lafer, MD PhD, University of Sao Paulo
Phone: +5511 999381849
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Montgomery-Asberg Depression Scale; Young Mania Rating Scale
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 27 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.