Status:

COMPLETED

Bipolar Disorder in Late Life

Lead Sponsor:

Duke University

Conditions:

Bipolar Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Individuals with bipolar disorder or those with a history of bipolar disorder may have certain structural changes in their brain. The purpose of this study is to look at those changes, as well as the ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 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.

Exclusion

  • 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

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2005

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

19 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00787930

Start Date

October 1 2005

End Date

December 1 2011

Last Update

July 31 2014

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Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27701