Melatonin study for people stable on long-term lithium
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking melatonin (a sleep-related hormone) changes how your body responds to lithium in people with bipolar disorder who are currently stable. It may help researchers understand lithium’s effects and how sleep/circadian timing could matter.
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Who can take part
- You have bipolar disorder type I (BD-1) diagnosed by DSM-5.
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have been taking lithium for more than 1 year.
- Your mood is currently stable: MADRS score under 8 and YMRS score under 8, with no hospitalization or change in mood-stabilizing treatment in the past 3 months.
- You can do blood and urine tests, and you are covered by French social security.
- You can give written consent and understand French well enough to participate.
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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