Identifying Correlates of Neuropsychological functioning in Bipolar Disorder (ICON-BD)

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LOCATION

In person in Melbourne, Australia

DURATION OF RECRUITMENT

Recruiting until December 2026

TYPES OF BIPOLAR DISORDER INCLUDED

Bipolar I

Bipolar II

IRB APPROVAL

This study has been IRB-approved

THE SCIENTIFIC QUESTION BEING STUDIED

Bipolar disorder is a complex mood disorder. Many people with bipolar disorder experience difficulty with their thinking skills and emotions, although some people seem to have lots of difficulties whereas others might just have a few.

The reasons for this variability are not yet known, although there are several possibilities. These include:
1) clinical differences like the course of illness or certain kinds of medication,
2) lifestyle differences like diet, sleep patterns and physical health,
3) biological differences and/or,
4) life history, including childhood experiences.

WHO CAN TAKE PART IN THE STUDY?

Adults aged 18-65, with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, who are able to attend an in-person testing session in Melbourne, Australia

WHAT DOES THIS STUDY REQUIRE OF PARTICIPANTS?

If you consent to participate, you will be required to:

Undertake a clinical interview
Participate in some assessments that measure your thinking skills (attention, memory etc). These include assessments in which a camera tracks your eye-movements.
Undertake a short physical assessment measuring bodily characteristics (eg height and weight) and neurological symptoms
Provide a small blood and saliva sample
Complete some online cognitive assessments and questionnaires

WILL PARTICIPANTS BE COMPENSATED?

Up to $150 AUD depending on components completed

This study is being conducted by the Mood Psychosis Spectrum Group, led by Associate Professor Tamsyn Van Rheenen at the University of Melbourne, Australia.

For more information, email Georgia Caruana (Postdoctoral Researcher, Study Coordinator) via mpsg-research@unimelb.edu.au.

Study-Related Materials

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