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Bipolar I Disorder

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27 US clinical trials · 10 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING Phase 3 400 participants

A Randomized Study of Azetukalner Versus Placebo in Depressive Episodes Associated With Bipolar I or II Disorder (Bipolar Depression)

Xenon Pharmaceuticals

NCT07172516

RECRUITING Phase 3 380 participants

A Study to Assess Change in Disease Activity and Adverse Events (AEs) With Cariprazine in the Treatment of Depressive Episodes in Pediatric Participants Participants (10 to 17 Years of Age) With Bipolar I Disorder.

AbbVie

NCT04777357

RECRUITING Phase 3 220 participants

Study to Evaluate Weight Gain as Assessed by Change in BMI Z-score in Pediatric Subjects With Schizophrenia or Bipolar I Disorder

Alkermes

NCT05303064

RECRUITING Phase 2 195 participants

A Study to Assess Adverse Events and Change in Disease Activity of Oral Icalcaprant in Adult Participants With Bipolar I or II Disorder

AbbVie

NCT06696755

RECRUITING Phase 4 100 participants

Individualized Pharmacological Approach to Obesity in Patients With Bipolar Disorder

Mayo Clinic

NCT07213466

RECRUITING Phase 4 100 participants

Safety and Tolerability of Open-Labeled Iloperidone in Adolescents

Vanda Pharmaceuticals

NCT05648591

RECRUITING 80 participants

Children's Bipolar Network Treatment Trial I

University of California, Los Angeles

NCT05427123

RECRUITING Phase 2 68 participants

Gabapentin for Restoring GABA/Glutamate Homeostasis in Co-occurring Bipolar and Cannabis Use Disorders

Medical University of South Carolina

NCT05064319

RECRUITING NA 50 participants

Ketogenic and Nutritional Interventions for First Episode Bipolar Disorder

Mclean Hospital

NCT06221852

RECRUITING Phase 2 40 participants

Efficacy and Safety of Magnesium Vitamin B6 in First Episode Bipolar Disorder

Mclean Hospital

NCT05837104

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 4 2,726 participants

Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial for Bipolar Depression

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT06433635

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 300 participants

ERG Components in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Type I

diaMentis

NCT03788811

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 40 participants

Low Field Magnetic Stimulation: Imaging Biomarkers in Geriatric Bipolar Depression

Mclean Hospital

NCT03484494

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 30 participants

Assessment of Acute Psychomotor Agitation Measures Associated With Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

BioXcel Therapeutics

NCT07116694

COMPLETED Phase 3 965 participants

Bipolar Maintenance Study of Lurasidone Adjunctive to Lithium or Divalproex

Sumitomo Pharma America

NCT01358357

COMPLETED Phase 3 650 participants

A Study of Aripiprazole in Patients With Bipolar I Disorder With a Major Depressive Episode

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization

NCT00094432

COMPLETED Phase 3 403 participants

Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Cariprazine for Bipolar I Disorder

Forest Laboratories

NCT01059539

COMPLETED Phase 3 377 participants

This is an Open-label, Multi-center, Extension Study Designed to Evaluate the Longer Term Safety, Tolerability and Effectiveness of Lurasidone, Flexibly Dosed, Adjunctive to Lithium or Divalproex for the Treatment of Subjects With Bipolar I Disorder Who Have Participated in Study D1050296

Sumitomo Pharma America

NCT01575561

COMPLETED Phase 3 333 participants

A Trial to Assess Brexpiprazole Versus Placebo for the Treatment of Acute Manic Episodes, Associated With Bipolar I Disorder

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization

NCT03257865

COMPLETED Phase 3 322 participants

A Trial to Assess Brexpiprazole Versus Placebo for the Treatment of Acute Manic Episodes Associated With Bipolar I Disorder

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization

NCT03259555

COMPLETED Phase 3 310 participants

Open-Label, Flexible-dose Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of Cariprazine in the Treatment of Pediatric Participants With Schizophrenia, Bipolar I Disorder, or Autism Spectrum Disorder

AbbVie

NCT04578756

COMPLETED NA 205 participants

LiveWell: A Mobile Intervention for Bipolar Disorder

Northwestern University

NCT03088462

COMPLETED 120 participants

Observational Study of Oral Cariprazine Capsules to Assess Change in Disease Activity in Adult Participants With Bipolar I Disorder

AbbVie

NCT06256367

COMPLETED Phase 4 75 participants

The BIO-K Study: A Single-Arm, Open-Label, Biomarker Development Clinical Trial of Ketamine for Non-Psychotic Unipolar Major Depression and Bipolar I or II Depression.

Mayo Clinic

NCT03156504

COMPLETED Phase 3 60 participants

Sensoril(Ashwaganhda)for Bipolar Disorder

University of Pittsburgh

NCT00761761

COMPLETED NA 17 participants

A Study of Spoken Language in Mania

Mayo Clinic

NCT05956340

COMPLETED Phase 1 12 participants

Evaluating a New Iloperidone Titration Scheme in Bipolar I Disorder or Schizophrenia

Vanda Pharmaceuticals

NCT04127058

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 1
Phase 2 4
Phase 3 11
Phase 4 4

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Bipolar I Disorder Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 27 US studies indexed under Bipolar I Disorder, and 10 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 37% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Bipolar I Disorder shows 15 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 5 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Bipolar I Disorder is led by AbbVie with 4 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 27 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Bipolar I Disorder?

PlainTrial tracks 27 US clinical trials for Bipolar I Disorder, of which 10 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Bipolar I Disorder?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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