Lithium Effects on the Brain's Functional and Structural Connectome in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

NCT03336918 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2026-02-25

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Summary

Lithium is highly effective in the treatment of bipolar disorder. This study aims to investigate, for the first time, the impact of lithium monotherapy on the structural and functional connectivity of the brain using MRI imaging.

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

Lithium

Open-label lithium treatment for Bipolar Disorder Subjects Healthy Controls only repeat testing - no intervention

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Amit Anand, MD · The Cleveland Clinic

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-12-07
Primary Completion
2025-06-30
Completion
2026-06-01
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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