Clinical Research Directory

Determining Efficacy and Safety of BXCL501 in Agitation Associated With Pediatric Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

This is a study of the efficacy and safety of BXCL501 in children and adolescents with acute agitation and either bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.

Biocollection on Peripheral Inflammation

Most psychiatric research is based on the nosographic classifications used in current practice. At present, there is no diagnostic or prognostic biomarker for psychiatric pathologies commonly used in clinical practice. The study hypothesis is that peripheral inflammatory biomarkers could be common to several psychiatric disorders, in particular psychotic disorders (bipolar disorder, schizophreniform disorder, schizophrenia, depressive episode with psychotic features). The aim of this project is to set up a bio-collection of biological samples (peripheral blood samples) with associated phenotypic data (assessment of various symptoms using standardized scales in patients whose blood is sampled). The setting up of this cohort follows on from work carried out on a PsyCourse cohort also using a transdiagnostic approach in psychiatry, in order to be able to collaborate within a European research project.

Type D Personality and Life Satisfaction in Bipolar Disorder Type 2 and Major Depressive Disorder

Bipolar Disorder Type II (BD-II) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) are common mood disorders associated with substantial psychological distress, impaired functioning, and reduced quality of life. BD-II is characterized by recurrent major depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes, whereas MDD is characterized by one or more major depressive episodes without a history of mania or hypomania. Both disorders have a significant genetic component, and family studies suggest that first-degree relatives may exhibit subclinical affective traits, personality characteristics, and psychosocial vulnerabilities related to these conditions. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to examine Type D personality traits and life satisfaction among patients with BD-II and MDD and parents of patients. The study recruited/will recruit 30 patients with BD-II; 30 patients with MDD; 30 healthy control subjects; mothers and/or fathers of 30 healthy control subjects, mothers and/or fathers of 30 patients with BD-II, and mothers and/or fathers of 30 patients with MDD who are in remission and receiving follow-up care at the Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic of Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital, Turkey (By Dilek ÖRÜM -Associate Professor of Psychiatry, dr.dilekulukan@gmail.com). Sociodemographic characteristics, Type D personality traits, general psychiatric symptoms, and life satisfaction assessed/will be assessed using validated self-report measures, including the Type D Personality Scale (DS14), the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS), and the Adult Life Satisfaction Scale (ALSS). The primary objective was/is to compare Type D personality characteristics and life satisfaction levels between patients with MDD and BD-II and between their parents. Secondary objectives included/include investigating the associations between Type D personality traits, psychiatric symptom severity, and life satisfaction. The findings may contribute to a better understanding of familial psychological characteristics associated with mood disorders and may help identify potential psychosocial targets for preventive and supportive interventions among family members of affected individuals.

Efficacy and Mechanism of IPSRT for Bipolar II Disorder

This project is based on the biphasic instability model and social timing theory, utilizing IPSRT to help regulate social interactions and establish regular daily habits, alleviate emotional symptoms, and prevent. The included patients with bipolar II disorder who did not take medication for the first time or relapsed within the past month were randomly divided into a medication only group (Q group), a only IPSRT group (I group). Group Q received treatment with quetiapine alone (starting at 50mg/day, with an additional 50mg to 300mg/day per week, and the dosage can be flexibly adjusted); Group I received 12 weeks of interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (12 sessions, once a week, 40 minutes each time, with relatively fixed tasks and agendas for each meeting). Compare the changes in various clinical evaluation scales and skin potential before and after treatment, explore the safety and effectiveness of drug therapy and psychotherapy for patients with bipolar II disorder with rhythm disorders, and investigate the potential biological mechanism of IPSRT by collecting data on salivary cortisol and melatonin, peripheral circadian rhythm genes (PER1/PER2/PER3/BMAL1), and magnetic resonance.

Unobtrusive Monitoring of Affective Symptoms and Cognition Using Keyboard Dynamics (UnMASCK)

Mood disorders are associated with significant financial and health costs for the United States, partially due to cognitive problems in these patients that can worsen disease course and impair treatment response. This study proposes to use smartphone-based technology to monitor cognitive problems in patients with mood disorders by linking brain network changes with predicted worsening of mood symptoms. The proposed study will provide evidence for using smartphone-based passive sensing as a cost-effective way to predict illness course and treatment response.