Living with
Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar Disorder?
Our researchers are evaluating the effects of brain stimulation for reducing symptoms of bipolar depression. Help further mental health research, join our study today!
Living with
Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar Disorder?
Our researchers are evaluating the effects of brain stimulation for reducing symptoms of bipolar depression. Help further mental health research, join our study today!
Conducted in
San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
18+ years old
Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder
Compensation Provided
Fast Facts
Study Background
The purpose of this study is to measure the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation on symptoms of bipolar depression.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Major Depression Disorder (MDD). For this study, researchers will be testing an investigative form of TMS called accelerated intermittent theta burst (aiTBS) to evaluate its effectiveness in reducing symptoms of depression.
Your participation in this study may help develop better treatments for bipolar disorder in the future. Join today and be compensated up to $185 in e-gift cards to retailers.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Major Depression Disorder (MDD). For this study, researchers will be testing an investigative form of TMS called accelerated intermittent theta burst (aiTBS) to evaluate its effectiveness in reducing symptoms of depression.
Your participation in this study may help develop better treatments for bipolar disorder in the future. Join today and be compensated up to $185 in e-gift cards to retailers.
Study Background The purpose of this study is to measure the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation on symptoms of bipolar depression. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Major Depression Disorder (MDD). For this study, researchers will be testing an investigative form of TMS called accelerated intermittent theta burst (aiTBS) to evaluate its effectiveness in reducing symptoms of depression. Your participation in this study may help develop better treatments for bipolar disorder in the future. Join today and be compensated up to $185 in e-gift cards to retailers! |
If you do not want to send your information through BuildClinical, please contact the research team directly at IPtrials@health.ucsd.edu.
Additional Information
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of an investigative type of brain stimulation called accelerated intermittent theta burst (aiTBS) for reducing symptoms of bipolar depression. The results of this study may help researchers develop better treatments for bipolar disorder in the future.
You may qualify to participate in this study if you meet the following criteria.
Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility Criteria:
- 18-70 years old
- Diagnosed with bipolar disorder
- On stable medication regime (at least one mood stabilizer)
- No current substance use disorder
If you decide to participate in this study, you will receive aiTBS or aiTBS sham (fake) sessions 10 times per day for 5 consecutive days (Monday-Friday). Because this is a randomized study, participants will be divided into two groups (active and "sham" aiTBS), and you will not know which group you are assigned to.
Each aiTBS session takes approximately 10 minutes, with a 50-minute break between each session. The total duration of each investigational treatment day is 10 hours for 5 consecutive days, or 50 hours per week. We will also conduct two Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and two neurophysiology sessions (brain stimulation) as part of this study. Neurophysiology sessions can include stimulating the brain using TMS simultaneous with electroencephalography (EEG), electrocardiographic (ECG), and electromyographic (EMG) recordings. These visits will be conducted at one of the UCSD outpatient clinics located in La Jolla or 4S Ranch. The study has a maximum of 5 weeks of participation.
Each aiTBS session takes approximately 10 minutes, with a 50-minute break between each session. The total duration of each investigational treatment day is 10 hours for 5 consecutive days, or 50 hours per week. We will also conduct two Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and two neurophysiology sessions (brain stimulation) as part of this study. Neurophysiology sessions can include stimulating the brain using TMS simultaneous with electroencephalography (EEG), electrocardiographic (ECG), and electromyographic (EMG) recordings. These visits will be conducted at one of the UCSD outpatient clinics located in La Jolla or 4S Ranch. The study has a maximum of 5 weeks of participation.
Eligible participants can receive up to $185 in e-gift cards to retailers for their participation.
There is no cost for you to participate in this study.