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Bipolar Disorder Clinical Trial in Stony Brook, NY

Access cutting-edge bipolar disorder treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Stony Brook. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Stony Brook University

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Stony Brook

    Convenient for NY residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Stony Brook site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Bipolar Disorder Study in Stony Brook

The goal of this clinical trial is to test how specific components of diet affect brain function and behavior for individuals with bipolar. The main question it aims to answer is how glucose and ketones each affect the brain's response to risk and reward. Participants will be asked to provide blood (to assess baseline measures of how the body uses energy), and then to receive two MRI scan sessions, on separate days. During each MRI scan session, participants will play three games, from which they can win money, before and after drinking glucose (on one day) or ketones (on the other day). Investigators will compare individuals with and without bipolar to test whether the two groups differ in how their brains use energy, and to test how the brain's use of energy affects behavior.

Sponsor: Stony Brook University

Who Can Participate

Exclusion Criteria

Bipolar disorder diagnosis: Patients must have a Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM)-V diagnosis of bipolar disorder on the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM (SCID)
Bipolar disorder symptoms: Patients must be stable and euthymic at time of consent and testing, documented by no hospitalizations in the prior 4 weeks
Age: between 18-45 yrs for patients with bipolar disorder and age-matched controls
Weight does not exceed 350lbs.
Diameter does not exceed 60 cm when supine
HbA1C \< 7%
No non-MRI-compatible metal in the body (e.g., pacemaker, shrapnel, joint pins)
No claustrophobia
No history of significant head injury
No history of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) within the last 3 months
No history of previous treatment with following procedures: vagus nerve stimulation, or deep brain stimulation
Are not deemed a serious suicide or homicide risk
No unstable medical illness, including cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, respiratory, endocrine, neurological, or hematological disease
No seizure disorders
Have the capacity to sign informed consent
No current diagnosis or history of an alcohol or substance use disorder in the last 6 months or positive test for an illicit drug on the screening urine analysis (positive cannabis screen is not exclusionary): confirmed using urine toxicology test during the initial screening visit and before each MRI scan visit.
For Healthy Volunteers Only: No psychotropic medication and no history of neurological disease
Must have vision that is 20/20 or correctable to 20/20 with contact lenses
No Type 1 diabetes mellitus
No regular consumption of insulin and other antidiabetics, like Metformin®, GLP1-RA's and others.
No kidney disease, as determined by medical history and/or blood work
No history of heart attack or stroke
No difficulty swallowing
No myxedema
No Pregnancy (pre-menopausal females): confirmed during medical screening and each MRI scan visit using a urine test
No breastfeeding

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Stony Brook?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06373016) has an active research site in Stony Brook, NY that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Bipolar Disorder Treatment Options in Stony Brook, NY

If you're searching for bipolar disorder treatment options in Stony Brook, NY, this clinical trial (NCT06373016) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Stony Brook research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced bipolar disorder specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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