Bipolar Disorder Measures in Clinical Care

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to obtain input from people with bipolar disorder to choose the preferred measure for monitoring bipolar disorder symptoms that is understandable, acceptable, and helpful in informing when to change treatment.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 years or older with a clinician diagnosis of bipolar disorder (any bipolar disorder type including bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, cyclothymic disorder, and unspecified bipolar and related disorder).
  • Ability to consent to participation in research. 
  • Patients (n=10) will be recruited from those currently receiving treatment in the included clinics in the Mayo Clinic (Collaborating Institution). 
  • Additionally, stakeholder partners at the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will publicize our research study and identify 10-15 individuals with bipolar disorder currently receiving treatment to participate.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Among participants recruited from the Mayo Clinic, individuals who are not intending to return to care in that system.
  • No exclusion criteria apply to participants recruited from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

William Leasure, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Charlie Bleifus

(507) 422-3305

Bleifus.Charlie@mayo.edu

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Publications

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