Bipolar Disorder Clinical Research Trials

Bipolar disorder is a severe mental health condition characterized by depressive episodes and extreme mood swings, including mania and hypomania. These mood swings generally have an impact on a person's energy, sleep, behavior, daily activities, and the ability to think clearly. Bipolar disorder is a life long condition, but the mood swings can be managed by following a strict treatment plan and therapies.

SYMPTOMS OF BIPOLAR DISORDER

In bipolar disorder, the severity of the symptoms can differ from individual to individual and can also get more or less severe. Bipolar disorder symptoms include:

Extreme mood swings

Restlessness

Anxiety

Lack of concentration

Poor speech

Impulsive behavior

Drug and alcohol abuse

Loss of energy

Difficulty making decisions

Irritability

Change in appetite

Suicidal thoughts

Lack of sleep

TYPES OF BIPOLAR DISORDER

The four major categories of bipolar disorder include:

In Bipolar I disorder, people experience at least one manic episode. In some cases, it also acts as a trigger for psychosis.

Bipolar II disorder is characterized by at least one hypo-manic and major depressive episode but no manic episode.

The cyclothymic disorder develops when someone experiences hypo-mania and depressive symptoms for at least a period of two years or one year in teens and children.

Consuming certain drugs and alcohol in excessive quantity can induce other types of bipolar disorder due to some medical conditions.

CO-OCCURRING CONDITIONS OF BIPOLAR DISORDER

Several health conditions require treatment along with bipolar disorder treatment. There are several health conditions that can worsen bipolar disorder and reduce the effectiveness of treatment for bipolar disorder if left untreated. These include:

Eating disorder

Anxiety disorder

ADHD

Excessive drug and alcohol consumption

Heart disease

Thyroid

Obesity

Psychosis

BENEFITS OF CLINICAL TRIALS FOR BIPOLAR DISORDER

The reason to participate in clinical trials can vary from person to person, but the decision to participate should be made after considering the pros and cons of the test.