CLAP Study – Adults with Bipolar Disorder

STUDY BASICS

Do you have bipolar disorder? Are you 18-45 years old? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help better understand how the brain functions in people with mood disorders. Compensation provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder associated with extreme mood changes from manic episodes of very high energy to extreme lows of depression. The purpose of this study is to learn more about brain function in people with bipolar disorder. Researchers hope their findings will lead to better treatments for people with mood disorders in the future. 

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Ages 18-45
• Have bipolar disorder
• Not currently in a manic state
• Right-handed
• Have never had any head injury
• Have not been diagnosed with any other serious medical problems
• No history of learning or developmental problems, such as dyslexia or autism
• Willing and able to undergo MRI scanning (no non-removable metal in your body and not claustrophobic)
• Not pregnant

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

After an initial phone call to find out if you are eligible for the study, participation includes up to five visits over one year. Each visit may take between 2-5 hours to complete. Participants will have a mental health evaluation and may be asked to complete various tasks while having an fMRI scan. FMRI scans are not invasive and do not use radiation.