Evaluation of Brain MRI and Clinical Characteristics of Adolescents With Bipolar Disorder and Children of Parents With Bipolar Disorder

September 4, 2012 updated by: Seher Akbas, Turkish Psychiatry Association
Genetic transition is important in the etiology of bipolar disorder (BD). So, evaluation of children of BD parents and diagnosed with and BD children whether or not brain has affected zones. These groups were compared to healthy controls and whether or not the mental health of children is influenced will be evaluated by the clinical investigation.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

MRI studies in children at risk of BD, our understanding of the neurobiology of BD and abnormalities in the studied regions, regions that predispose to the development of our understanding of PBB will shed light on the etiology of the disorder. In this study, the cranial MRI findings and clinical features in adolescents with bipolar disorder and the same age and sex matched children who have parents with BD and healthy controls were investigated. Since there is few studies that evaluate these three groups, there is a need to increase our knowledge on this issue.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

60

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Samsun, Turkey, 55139
        • Recruiting
        • Ondokuz Mayis University Medical Faculty Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Seher Akbas

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

12 years to 18 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

In this study, the cranial MRI findings and clinical features in adolescents with bipolar disorder and the same age and sex matched children who have parents with BD and healthy controls were investigated.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Children with BD between the ages of 12-18
  • Parents with BD who have children between the ages of 12-18
  • Healthy children whose parents do not have BD
  • Patients who does not have mental or organic disability to answer the questions
  • Graduated from primary school

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who have mental or organic disability to answer the questions
  • Patients who have a history of any chronic disease which is likely to affect the central nervous system
  • Patients who have a contraindication for any first application for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Patient group
Children with BD, (20 children) 12-18 year-old who agreed to participate in the study will be established.
Risk group
Twenty healthy children of 12-18 years old who have mothers and/or fathers who previously assessed by an adult psychiatrist and diagnosed as BD according to DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, and who agreed to participate in the study. The age and gender of the groups will be matched.
Healthy control group
Twenty participants between the ages of 12-18 who agree to participate in the study and whose family members do not have BD. The age and the gender of the groups will be matched.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Turkish Psychiatry Association

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2013

Study Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 31, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 4, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

September 5, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 5, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 4, 2012

Last Verified

August 1, 2012

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 4946498

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