Ketone drink study for stable bipolar disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a ketone drink can change how the body uses energy in people with bipolar disorder. It may help understand new ways to manage the condition.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and are feeling stable (no hospital stays in the last month).
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You weigh less than 350 pounds and can fit comfortably in an MRI machine.
- You do not have diabetes, kidney disease, or a history of seizures or serious head injury.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you are not taking certain medications like insulin or metformin.
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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