A Close Examination of Patient Experiences in Bipolar Disorder Clinical Trials

Investigating Factors Affecting Clinical Trial Participation Rates in Patients With Bipolar Disorder

Participation in clinical trials usually favors a particular demographic group. But there is limited research available to explain what study attributes affect the completion of these specific demographic groups.

This study will investigate the safety and efficacy of bipolar disorder treatments. The focus will be on tracking the rates of completion and withdrawal among these individuals.

It will also try to analyze data from the perspective of different demographic groups to check for recurring trends which might yield insights for the sake of future bipolar disorder study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient is at least 18 years of age
• Diagnosis of bipolar disorder
• Ability to understand a written informed consent document, and the willingness to sign it.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women of childbearing potential without a negative pregnancy test; or women who are lactating.
• Has a serious medical or psychiatric illness likely to interfere with participation in this clinical study.
• Inability to perform regular electronic reporting