Brain Connectivity and Mindfulness Training in Youth With Bipolar Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified

Last updated: March 20, 2014
Sponsor: Stanford University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Mood Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT02095483
27425
  • Ages 13-18
  • Both

Study Summary

This study seeks to test the effectiveness of mindfulness based therapy on neural network in youth at high risk for developing bipolar disorder. TO do this, the investigators propose to conduct a brain scan in adolescents before and after participation in a 12 week mindfulness based stress reduction program. The investigators will also assess behavioral outcome measures before and after completing the mindfulness based therapy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ages 13-18, diagnosed with bipolar disorder-not otherwise specified, first or seconddegree relative diagnosed with bipolar I or II.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Not English speaking. For those who are to participate int he scan, having any metalin the body or movement disorders will be an exclusionary factor

Study Design

Total Participants: 40
Study Start date:
March 01, 2014
Estimated Completion Date:
January 31, 2019

Connect with a study center

  • Stanford Behavioral Sciences and Psychiatry

    Palo Alto, California 94305
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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