Brain Stimulation for Bipolar Disorder and Weight Management
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a small electrical stimulation device targeting a specific brain region (the suprachiasmatic nucleus) can help improve metabolic health and weight in people with stable bipolar disorder who also have obesity. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- You have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and your mood is currently stable (low depression and mania scores)
- You have obesity, defined by BMI ≥ 28 or waist circumference measurements (≥90 cm for men, ≥85 cm for women)
- Both of your biological parents are of Han ethnicity
- You have not taken antibiotics or had infections of the respiratory, urinary, or digestive system in the past month, and have not consumed probiotics in the past week
- You are able to undergo an MRI scan (no metal implants or pacemakers)
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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