Understanding social and biological effects of maltreatment
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study investigates how a history of maltreatment affects social thinking and biological markers in people with bipolar disorder and healthy volunteers. It aims to understand these effects through interviews, questionnaires, and brain scans (MRI).
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with bipolar I disorder and are currently in a moderate to severe depressive episode without psychosis.
- You score at least 20 on a depression rating scale (MADRS).
- You can provide written consent and are willing to undergo an MRI scan.
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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