Bipolar disorder and depression can make life difficult, but there are four medications approved to help with the symptoms. However, we don't know which one works the best. This study will compare how well each of these medications works to treat bipolar depression symptoms and see if one is better than the others.
For the first 3 months, you will have 7 visits with a study clinician. These visits will be every two weeks. During each visit, the clinician will help adjust your medication, monitor your progress, ensure your safety, and answer any questions you may have. You will also complete questionnaires similar to the ones you filled out at the beginning of the study. Throughout this time, you will take one of the 4 medications approved to treat bipolar depression. If you don't feel better after the first 3 months, you'll have the option to switch to a different medication to see if it works better for you. After the first 3 months, you will have 5 additional visits. Every 8 weeks, you'll complete similar assessments until the study ends.
Up to $250
Carr Mill Mall
200 N Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC 27510, USA
Dawson Hall Building (Vilcom Center)
77 Vilcom Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA
Bradley Gaynes
Psychiatry - General
Clinical or Medical
Interventional
Behavior
Chronic Conditions
Mental and Emotional Health
24-2844