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Laser Therapy for Bipolar Disorder

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Research Sponsored by University of Texas at Austin
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Any standing benzodiazepine to a maximum dose equivalent to 22.5 mg oxazepam or 7.5 mg diazepam per day
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up pre = ~ 1 week before first intervention verses post after 6 weeks of intervention
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Study Summary

This trial is testing whether transcranial infrared laser stimulation can help improve symptoms in people with bipolar disorder.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking individuals with Bipolar Disorder (type 1 or 2), not currently in a severe episode, and on stable medication. It excludes those who are pregnant, not using birth control, breastfeeding, have major neurological disorders or substance abuse issues, or are at risk of suicide.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests transcranial infrared laser stimulation on people with bipolar disorder to see if it can help oxygenate the brain. Participants will undergo this non-invasive treatment while their condition is monitored.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects aren't specified but as a non-invasive technique involving light therapy over the scalp, risks may be minimal compared to drug treatments. Any discomfort or unexpected reactions should be reported.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I take a low dose of anxiety or sleep medication daily.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~pre = ~1 week before first intervention verses post 1 = immediately after 1st intervention/ post 2 = after 6 weeks of tils treatment
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and pre = ~1 week before first intervention verses post 1 = immediately after 1st intervention/ post 2 = after 6 weeks of tils treatment for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Changes in Perfusion (Pre and Post Intervention)
Changes in Resting State fMRI (Pre and Post Intervention)
Changes in Resting State functional near-infrared spectroscopy (Pre and Post Intervention)
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Secondary outcome measures
Changes in Composite Score of Cognitive Function

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Intervention: Transcranial Infrared Laser Stimulation (TILS)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants receive 10 minutes of TILS treatment to the right prefrontal cortex once a week for 6 weeks. TILS will use an FDA-cleared 1064-nm laser (CG-5000, Cell Gen Therapeutics, LLC, Dallas, TX). The irradiance will be 0.25 W/cm2, and fluence, 60 J/cm2.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Texas at AustinLead Sponsor
353 Previous Clinical Trials
81,208 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Bipolar Disorder
290 Patients Enrolled for Bipolar Disorder
Baszucki Brain Research FundOTHER
6 Previous Clinical Trials
279 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Bipolar Disorder
269 Patients Enrolled for Bipolar Disorder
Milken InstituteOTHER
7 Previous Clinical Trials
251 Total Patients Enrolled
6 Trials studying Bipolar Disorder
245 Patients Enrolled for Bipolar Disorder

Media Library

Transcranial Infrared Laser Stimulation (Device) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05354895 — N/A
Bipolar Disorder Research Study Groups: Intervention: Transcranial Infrared Laser Stimulation (TILS)
Bipolar Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: Transcranial Infrared Laser Stimulation Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05354895 — N/A
Transcranial Infrared Laser Stimulation (Device) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05354895 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are elderly individuals eligible for enrollment in this experiment?

"To be accepted into the trial, participants must fall between 18 and 78 years old. Furthermore, there are 21 clinical trials available for minors and 114 for seniors."

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Under what qualifications can a person enroll in this study?

"To be eligible for this trial, applicants must have a diagnosis of manic disorder and lie between 18 to 78 years old. A total of 36 participants will be accepted into the study."

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Are there available spots remaining for potential participants in this clinical trial?

"The information from clinicaltrials.gov indicates that recruitment for this trial is currently paused, as the last update was on April 26th 2022. Despite this inactivity, there are 154 other trials inviting participants right now."

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~12 spots leftby May 2025