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Bipolar Studies

Bipolar disorder, which has also been called manic depression, is a type of mood disorder characterized by severe mood swings. Unlike the normal ups and downs that all people experience, the moods of a person with bipolar disorder shift from periods of intense elation to periods of intense sadness and can seriously disrupt the functions of that person’s everyday life. About 5.7 million American adults have bipolar disorder. Seventy percent or more of those patients with bipolar disorder respond well to medication. (source: NIMH Fact Sheet, rev. 2006)

There have been many strides in the understanding and treatment of bipolar disorder, and CCRA is proud to be involved in furthering this research. Our studies involve testing a variety of investigational and well-known medications. Participants receive a very thorough evaluation by an experienced psychiatrist, regular follow up visits, and may even be compensated for their travel and time.

To learn more about Bipolar Disorder, and to find out whether you or someone you love may be one of the millions of people suffering from it, please consider the following questions.

Bipolar self-evaluation

Have you ever had a period in your life when you were feeling;

  • Euphoric or excessively "high", in an overly good mood?
  • Disconnected or had racing thoughts?
  • A decreased need for sleep or going days with little or no sleep?
  • Increased sexual activity?
  • Easily distracted or had difficulty concentrating?
  • Suddenly irritable?
  • Invincible or all powerful?
  • A sudden paranoia or rage?
  • An uncharacteristic participation in high-risk activities that may have led to painful results, such as spending sprees, foolish investments, over-scheduling, gambling or substance abuse?

If you said yes to at least three of the questions above, you may have been suffering the manic symptoms of Bipolar Disorder.

Have you also experienced;

  • Changes in your sleeping patterns; sleeping too much or too little?   
  • Changes in eating patterns; eating too much or too little?
  • Excessive crying or a lasting sad, anxious or empty mood?
  • Thoughts of death or suicide?
  • Constant fatigue or decreased energy?
  • Loss of interest in normally pleasurable activities?
  • Inability to concentrate, make decisions or function
  • Loss of sex drive?
  • Overwhelming feelings of despair, guilt, hopelessness, and helplessness?
  • Pains and digestive problems with no medical basis?
  • Slowed thinking?
If you said yes to at least five of these questions, you may be suffering from a depressive stage.

 

 

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Learn more about participating in a study and potential benefits to you.

 

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