Cannabidiol treatment for bipolar depression symptoms
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce symptoms of bipolar depression. You may be eligible if you have bipolar I or II and a current depressive episode while staying on approved mood-stabilizing or antipsychotic medication.
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Who can take part
- Ages 19 to 70 and diagnosed with bipolar I or bipolar II plus a current major depressive episode
- Your most recent depression screening must suggest moderate-to-severe depression, and low manic symptoms
- You must currently take a stable, “therapeutic dose” mood stabilizer or certain antipsychotics (or approved combinations)
- You must have already tried at least one recommended bipolar-depression treatment for at least 6 weeks at adequate doses
- You must be able to use highly effective birth control (or not have heterosexual sex) and agree not to become pregnant
- Your other health conditions and medicines must be stable, and you must not use CBD products during the study
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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