Exercise to help thinking in bipolar disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a regular exercise program can help improve thinking and memory problems that often come with bipolar disorder. You must have stable mood and no recent changes to your medications.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with bipolar I or bipolar II disorder
- You are between 18 and 55 years old
- You have completed primary school (at least 4th grade)
- Your mood is currently stable (not in a manic or depressive episode)
- You have trouble with memory, focus, or thinking (as shown by a brief test)
- You have not been doing regular exercise for the past six months
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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