Personalized weight-loss medication for bipolar disorder
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study wants to see if a personalized approach with FDA-approved weight-loss medications can help people with bipolar disorder who are overweight or have obesity, while staying on their mood stabilizer treatment. It might be a good fit if you have bipolar disorder and struggle with your weight.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old
- You have bipolar I, bipolar II, or schizoaffective bipolar type (confirmed by a doctor)
- You have been on a stable mood stabilizer for at least one month
- You have a BMI of 30 or more, or a BMI of 27 or more plus a weight-related health problem
- You have not had bariatric surgery (like gastric bypass or sleeve)
- You do not have severe depression, mania, psychosis, or an eating disorder 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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