Clinical Trials / Research Studies
Study for Teens and Adults 14 to 21 Years Old With a Family History of Bipolar Disorder
Why are we doing this research?
The University of Cincinnati is conducting a research study, sometimes known as a clinical trial or clinical study, to compare changes in brain activity in youth with a bipolar I family history.Who can participate?
Teens and adults 14 to 21 years old who have a family history of Bipolar I Disorder may be eligible to be in this study.Conditions
- Neurology
- Mental Health
What will happen in the study?
This study will last 60 months depending upon when you enter the study. Here are some of the things that will happen in this study:
Participants will be asked:
- questions about mood and behavior
- to participate in MRI scans
- permission to have some or all of their screening visit conducted using video
conferencing applications
- for blood samples
What are the good things that can happen from this research?
Participants may or may not receive any benefit from being in the study. When we finish the research, we hope that we will know more about bipolar disorder and children without bipolar disorder. This may help other children with bipolar disorder in the future.What are the bad things that can happen from this research?
We will discuss possible risks or discomforts with those interested in learning more about the study.Will you/your child be paid to be in this research study?
Participants will receive up to $500 per year of participation in this study. All study visits, tests, and procedures will be provided at no cost to participants.Contact
Tricia Nick
patricia.nick@uc.edu
513-558-4102
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
3230 Eden Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45267
3333 Burnet Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039
Study Doctor
Melissa P. Delbello, MD, MSPsychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-3026
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