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Lead
University of Cincinnati
With
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Age
12–35
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
1. Patients will meet DSM-IV criteria for type I bipolar disorder, depressed, as determined by structured interview and best-estimate diagnostic procedures.138
2. Patient has experienced a maximum of three documented affective episodes.
3. Patient has been off medications for one week prior to study enrollment.
4. Patient has a Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) total score ≥20
5. Patient is between the ages of 12 and 35 years.
You may not be if
1. Any chemical use disorder within 3 months.
2. Any history of significant suicidality that would place the patient at risk to participate in this protocol.
3. Current score ≥3 on item 3 of the HDRS-17 (Suicide Item)
4. Any medical or neurological disorder that could influence fMRI results.
5. A history of mental retardation or an estimated IQ total score \<85.
6. An MRI scan is contraindicated in the subject for any reason.
7. The patient lives \>100 miles from the University of Cincinnati or cannot attend follow-up visits.
8. Meets DSM-IV criteria for a bipolar mixed episode
Clareo Health | Functional and Neurochemical Brain Changes Bipolar Depression
