Blue-blocking glasses for bipolar mania
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether special blue-blocking glasses can help reduce manic symptoms in people with bipolar disorder who are currently in a manic episode. You would wear the glasses for several hours a day, and the study would check if your symptoms improve.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with type 1 bipolar disorder and are currently in a manic episode.
- You do not have any serious eye problems or eye injuries.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not need urgent medical care right now.
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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