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NCT03336918 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Lithium Effects on the Brain's Functional and Structural Connectome in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

A clinical trial of Depression and Bipolar Disorder, sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Active
Registry status
120
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03336918 is a study of Depression and Bipolar Disorder that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Brigham and Women's Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 120 participants, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (85% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT03336918, a study of Depression and Bipolar Disorder, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
120 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Lithium is highly effective in the treatment of bipolar disorder. This study aims to investigate, for the first time, the impact of lithium monotherapy on the structural and functional connectivity of the brain using MRI imaging.

Interventions

  • DRUG Lithium

Study Locations (1)

Ohio

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Behavioral Health - Cleveland

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 120 participants
Start Date 2017-12-07
Est. Completion 2026-06-01

Sponsor

Brigham and Women's Hospital

937 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03336918

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03336918 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 120 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (85% lower). The listed sponsor is Brigham and Women's Hospital, which has 937 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 6 conditions, with Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Lithium is the first listed.

NCT03336918 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Ohio.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03336918 about?

NCT03336918 is a clinical study titled "Lithium Effects on the Brain's Functional and Structural Connectome in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder". Lithium is highly effective in the treatment of bipolar disorder. This study aims to investigate, for the first time, the impact of lithium monotherapy on the structural and functional connectivity of the brain using MRI imaging.

What is the current status of trial NCT03336918?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. The enrollment target is 120 participants. The study started on 2017-12-07. Estimated completion is 2026-06-01.

What conditions does trial NCT03336918 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar Depression, Major Depressive Episode, Bipolar I Depression.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03336918?

The interventions under investigation include: Lithium (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03336918?

This trial is sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital, which has 937 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03336918 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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