By InvitationNot Applicable

Pain, Sleep Quality, Eating Habits and Physical Activity Level in Patients With Bipolar Disorder

Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2025-02-01

Plain-language summary

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a complex condition characterized by recurrence of mania, hypomania, and depression. It is characterized by changes in daily life activities, sleep status, focus problems, and cognitive fluctuations. The mortality rate due to suicide and cardiovascular diseases increases in individuals with BD. The DSM-5TR defines BD as Bipolar I Disorder (BD-1) with one or more manic episodes, Bipolar II Disorder (BD-II) with at least one severe depressive episode accompanied by at least one hypomanic episode, Cyclothymia disorder, substance-induced bipolar disorder, bipolar or related disorder related to another medical condition, other defined bipolar and related disorder, and undefined bipolar and related disorder. The lifetime prevalence of BD varies between 0.6% and 1.0% for Type I and 0.4% and 1.1% for Type II. Symptoms usually start between 14-21 years of age. Depressive episodes and lifelong single marital status are more common in females, while substance abuse is more common in males. Depression attacks are longer than manias, but the duration of attacks does not differ between types. The mean duration of depressive and manic periods is 5.2 months and 3.5 months, respectively. Pain is observed in 28.9% of patients with a diagnosis of GI, which decreases the quality of life and is a significant concern in psychological disorders.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 18 and 65. * Being diagnosed with bipolar disorder by a psychiatrist according to DSM-5 criteria and not having symptoms of depression and mania at a level that prevents participation in the study. * Volunteering to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Not being able to read and write Turkish. * Having mental retardation. * Having suffered a severe head trauma in the last 1 year. * Having a disease that affects cognitive functions such as dementia.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Pain Intensty

Timeframe: at enrollment

Pain quality and type

Timeframe: At enrollment

Pain distribution

Timeframe: At enrollment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06954350

SponsorKutahya Health Sciences University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-30

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