Study of immune cell markers in bipolar disorder
This study looks at certain immune cells in the blood of people with bipolar disorder compared with healthy individuals. The goal is to see if these cells might be related to the condition, which could help in future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 35 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with bipolar I or bipolar II disorder.
- You have never taken psychiatric medication, or have been off them for at least 6 months.
- You are not currently taking corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, antibiotics, or hormone replacement therapy.
- For women: you are in the mid-luteal phase of your menstrual cycle (about a week after ovulation).
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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