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Ketosis for Bipolar Disorder
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Recruiting
Led By Lilianne R Mujica-Parodi, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by Stony Brook University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Bipolar disorder diagnosis: Patients must have a Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM)-V diagnosis of bipolar disorder on the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM (SCID)
Must have vision that is 20/20 or correctable to 20/20 with contact lenses
Must not have
History of any lymphoproliferative disorder
Previous treatment with vagus nerve stimulation or deep brain stimulation
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up within a month of enrollment completion
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
"This trial aims to study how different components of diet impact the brain function and behavior of individuals with bipolar disorder. Participants will provide blood samples to assess how the body uses energy, and then undergo two MRI
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with bipolar disorder. Participants will need to provide blood samples and undergo two MRI scan sessions while playing money-winning games, after consuming glucose on one day and ketones on another.
What is being tested?
The study investigates how diet components like glucose and ketones affect brain function in people with bipolar disorder. It compares the brain's energy use and behavioral responses during risk-reward tasks in an MRI setting.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not detailed but may include discomfort from blood draws or reactions to consuming glucose or ketones, as well as possible anxiety or claustrophobia during MRI scans.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder according to the DSM-V.
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My vision is 20/20 or can be corrected to 20/20 with contacts.
Exclusion Criteria
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I have had a condition where my lymphocytes multiply unusually.
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I have had vagus nerve or deep brain stimulation treatment.
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I have had a heart attack or stroke in the past.
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I have trouble swallowing.
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I have been diagnosed with myxedema.
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I have a history of cancer.
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I have a seizure disorder.
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I am a healthy volunteer not on psychotropic medication and have no neurological diseases.
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I regularly take insulin or other diabetes medications.
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I have Type 1 diabetes.
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I do not have any unstable illnesses like heart, liver, kidney, lung, hormone, nerve, or blood disorders.
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I am not pregnant.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ within a month of enrollment completion
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~within a month of enrollment completion
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Concentration of neurometabolites measured by Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS)
Cortico-striatal circuit regulation
Prefrontal-limbic circuit regulation
+2 moreAwards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Ketone Supplement-MRI/MRSExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants (both the Bipolar Cohort and Healthy Comparison Cohort) will be tested twice, both times in an overnight fasting condition (8 hours no food, unrestricted water). Halfway through each of the two scan sessions, participants will be asked to drink either glucose (on one day) or ketones (on the other day). This within-subjects comparison will allow investigators to observe the effects of metabolism on brain function. Participants' glucose and ketone levels will also be measured, using a finger-prick blood measurement at three different times: 1) immediately before the scan session 2) 10 minutes after drinking the glucose or supplement 3) immediately following the scan session.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Glucose
2017
Completed Phase 4
~850
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Stony Brook UniversityLead Sponsor
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