Study of attention and reward signals in bipolar disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how people with bipolar disorder pay attention and respond to rewards, including whether anxiety or substance use is also present. It uses eye-tracking and related tests to better understand brain patterns that may affect mood and decision-making.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older and able to understand and sign consent
- You must have a lifetime diagnosis of bipolar I or II (or be healthy for the control group), confirmed by a structured interview
- You must be in a depressive episode or currently in remission from a mood episode
- Your “mania” rating must be low (score 8 or less), to avoid being too manic during testing
- You must not have recent ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) within the last 6 months
- You must pass substance/medication rules (no illegal drugs; some medications like stimulants, steroids, and opioid painkillers are not allowed)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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