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Bipolar Disorder in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period: Predictors of Morbidity - NCT00580268-30322(Clinical Trial 196824)



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City:  Atlanta
State:  
GA
Zip Code: 30322
Conditions: Bipolar Disorder - Psychiatric Morbidity - Neonatal Outcome
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine risk factors for relapse of bipolar disorder during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The main goal of this study is to find the risks that may make it more likely for a woman with bipolar disorder to experience a depressive, manic, or hypomanic episode during her pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Study summary:
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: 1. medically healthy adult women (ages 18-45) fulfilling DSM-IV criteria for bipolar disorder of any type (1 or 2) who are currently pregnant within 14 weeks gestation dated by last menstrual period; 2. euthymic at the time of conception; 3. able to give informed consent and comply with study procedures; 4. have a treating psychiatrist, physician or mental health clinician. Gravid women between the ages of 18 and 45 Exclusion Criteria: 1. active suicidality or homicidality; 2. active substance use disorder with 6 months prior to enrollment, or 3. positive urine drug screen at enrollment.
Study is available at: Emory University
Atlanta, GA 30322
United States

Primary Contact:
Susie Fernandez
Phone: 404-778-2398

Secondary Contact:
Suzanna Fowler, BA
Email: skfowler@partners.org
Phone: 617-726-2912
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Date Processed: March 22, 2011
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