Research Studies
In that there is so much we still do not know about bipolar disorder, clinicians and researchers are continually conducting research related to genetics, efficacy of medications, progression of symptoms and any number of topics relating to this disorder. Found here are reports on these studies as well as information on enrollment, participation, and benefits such as free medications and therapy.
Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety Disorders
Two studies published in January 2007 offer significant insights into the relationship between bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders, and the connection between these and substance abuse. The presence of an anxiety disorder, cocaine use and/or alcohol abuse along with bipolar disorder is very likely to make a patient's overall condition much more serious.
Two studies published in January 2007 offer significant insights into the relationship between bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders, and the connection between these and substance abuse. The presence of an anxiety disorder, cocaine use and/or alcohol abuse along with bipolar disorder is very likely to make a patient's overall condition much more serious.
STEP-BD - Introduction
STEP-BD is the largest treatment study of bipolar disorder conducted to date. The aim of this long-term study was to find out which treatments or combinations of treatments are most effective for treating bipolar episodes and preventing new episodes. In fact, a great deal more information, beyond the effectiveness of treatment, is coming out of this program.
STEP-BD is the largest treatment study of bipolar disorder conducted to date. The aim of this long-term study was to find out which treatments or combinations of treatments are most effective for treating bipolar episodes and preventing new episodes. In fact, a great deal more information, beyond the effectiveness of treatment, is coming out of this program.
How Do People Use Medical Information and Support on the Internet?
A research team led by Professor Tom Postmes, an internationally renowned expert in social effects of online interaction, with the University of Exeter has set up a research study to investigate the effects of online social support. Specifically they are looking at the kinds of support people seek and benefit derived from these online forums. Found here is information about this study and a link to participate.
A research team led by Professor Tom Postmes, an internationally renowned expert in social effects of online interaction, with the University of Exeter has set up a research study to investigate the effects of online social support. Specifically they are looking at the kinds of support people seek and benefit derived from these online forums. Found here is information about this study and a link to participate.
Statistics: Mental Health Disorders - Prevalence & Age of Onset
A group of researchers from the Department of Health Care Policy with Harvard Medical School, reported estimates for lifetime prevalence and median age of onset for broad categories of disorders found in the DSM IV. The analysis indicates that mental health disorders in general and mood disorders specifically are quite a bit more common then many would think.
A group of researchers from the Department of Health Care Policy with Harvard Medical School, reported estimates for lifetime prevalence and median age of onset for broad categories of disorders found in the DSM IV. The analysis indicates that mental health disorders in general and mood disorders specifically are quite a bit more common then many would think.
Bipolar Disorder Research: The LifeShirt System
For the first time, researchers will be able to test medications for bipolar disorder by using the LifeShirt, a new continuous ambulatory monitoring device. This study could potentially identify treatment for bipolar disorder in the future.
For the first time, researchers will be able to test medications for bipolar disorder by using the LifeShirt, a new continuous ambulatory monitoring device. This study could potentially identify treatment for bipolar disorder in the future.
Clinical Research Studies
What is a Clinical Research Study? How are investigational medications tested? What is informed consent? These questions are addressed in this FAQ.
What is a Clinical Research Study? How are investigational medications tested? What is informed consent? These questions are addressed in this FAQ.
What Is a Clinical Research Study?
Clinical study. Clinical trial. Clinical protocol. They all mean the same thing--a scientific study of how a new medicine or treatment works in people. Through clinical studies, doctors find new and better ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, control, and treat illnesses. Please read this before considering joining any study.
Clinical study. Clinical trial. Clinical protocol. They all mean the same thing--a scientific study of how a new medicine or treatment works in people. Through clinical studies, doctors find new and better ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, control, and treat illnesses. Please read this before considering joining any study.
Current Studies at Johns Hopkins
The mission of The Johns Hopkins Epidemiology-Genetics Program is to help characterize the genetic (biochemical), developmental, and environmental components of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The hope is that once scientists understand the biological causes of these disorders, new medications and treatments can be developed.
The mission of The Johns Hopkins Epidemiology-Genetics Program is to help characterize the genetic (biochemical), developmental, and environmental components of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The hope is that once scientists understand the biological causes of these disorders, new medications and treatments can be developed.
Early Onset Bipolar Disorder
This research is interested in examining clinical symptoms, behaviors, as well as personality and temperament variables in children with bipolar disorder and in their biological parents. An additional survey seeks to assess diagnostic criteria and to determine the nature of irregularities in body temperature regulation, carbohydrate cravings and sleep disturbances.
This research is interested in examining clinical symptoms, behaviors, as well as personality and temperament variables in children with bipolar disorder and in their biological parents. An additional survey seeks to assess diagnostic criteria and to determine the nature of irregularities in body temperature regulation, carbohydrate cravings and sleep disturbances.
Bipolar Disorder Research
This is an extensive compilation from Internet Mental Health of research articles relating to bipolar disorder. The topics range from behavioral and drug therapy to genetics and physiopathology.
This is an extensive compilation from Internet Mental Health of research articles relating to bipolar disorder. The topics range from behavioral and drug therapy to genetics and physiopathology.