Immune cell markers in blood for bipolar disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how immune cells in your blood (called CD8+ T cells) might be different in people with bipolar disorder. By comparing blood samples from people with bipolar and healthy volunteers, researchers hope to find new clues for diagnosis and treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between the ages of 25 and 35.
- You have been diagnosed with bipolar I or bipolar II disorder.
- You are either new to treatment (never taken medication for bipolar) or have not taken any psychiatric medication in the past 6 months.
- Women must be in the mid-luteal phase of their menstrual cycle (about a week after ovulation).
- You are not currently taking corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, antibiotics, or hormone replacement therapy.
- You do not have other major medical conditions (like autoimmune diseases) or other psychiatric disorders.
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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