Clinical trials
Bipolar Affective Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting bipolar affective disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 60 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06776991Recruiting
Social anxiety and public speaking fear study
This study tests if reward processing training combined with exposure therapy helps people with social anxiety disorder who are afraid of public speaking. Participants will complete therapy sessions and possibly an MRI brain scan.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - NCT04080778Recruiting
Magnetic seizure treatment for severe bipolar or hard-to-treat depression
This trial studies whether a seizure-like therapy using magnet stimulation can quickly reduce severe depressive symptoms in people with bipolar depression or treatment-resistant depression. It may help when depression is intense and hasn’t improved enough with at least two antidepressant medicines.
Houston, TexasAges 22–85 - NCT05866107Recruiting
App and smart scale program for weight loss in bipolar or schizophrenia
This study tests whether using a health app and smart body-fat scales helps people who are overweight or obese lose weight. It is designed for adults with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia who are stable and can safely follow the weight-loss and activity plan.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT07411222Recruiting
Emotional Eating, Sleep, and Metabolic Health Study
This study examines how emotional eating, sleep quality, and mental state relate to metabolic syndrome (a group of conditions like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and extra belly fat) in people with stable schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It aims to help understand and improve overall health.
Bolu, BoluAges 18–65 - NCT06319378RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin for cancer-related depression
This trial tests whether a single dose of psilocybin, a psychedelic medication, can safely and effectively treat major depression in people with cancer. If you have cancer and have been feeling depressed for at least a month, you may qualify.
Gothenburg, GöteborgAges 20–80 - NCT01980147Recruiting
Skills for Wellness program for youth coping with mental health risks
This trial tests a structured skills program to help children and teens (ages 9–21) cope with early mental health warning signs such as anxiety, mood swings, or unusual thoughts. It may help participants build practical coping tools and well-being.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 9–21 - NCT04987229Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Kid’s long-term safety follow-up for OLZ and SAM treatment
This study checks how safe a kid’s ongoing treatment is over a longer period. It is mainly for children who already finished a related study and may benefit from continuing the same medicines.
Dothan, AlabamaAges 10–17 - NCT06880640Recruiting
Impulsivity in borderline personality disorder
This study looks at how emotions affect impulsive behaviors in people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It aims to understand these patterns better, which could help improve future treatments.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–45 - NCT05437705Recruiting
Brain scan and stimulation study for low mood
This study uses brain imaging (MRI) and a brain-stimulation method (TMS) to understand and possibly change brain patterns linked with low mood. You may be eligible if you have moderate to severe depression symptoms and can safely complete the scans and stimulation sessions.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–65 - NCT07085923Recruiting
Heart health study for people with mental illness
This study tests a program to improve heart health in people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder who take antipsychotic medication or lithium and have a high body weight. The goal is to help reduce heart disease risk.
OsloAges 25–70 - NCT06835855Recruiting
Does mother’s depression affect baby’s attention to emotions?
This study looks at how babies of mothers with depression pay attention to emotional faces. Researchers want to learn if these babies show different patterns of attention to happy or sad cues, which could help understand early development.
Binghamton, New YorkAges 6 months+ - NCT06860724Recruiting
Stress and blood vessel health study for adults 18-55
This study looks at how daily stress affects blood vessel function in healthy adults and those with depression. It aims to find links between emotions and physical health.
Newark, DelawareAges 18–55
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for bipolar affective disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 60 recruiting bipolar affective disorder studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a bipolar affective disorder trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a bipolar affective disorder trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.