Adolescent Bipolar Disorder Research Study

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University are looking for individuals to participate in a clinical research study on adolescent bipolar disorder. The purpose of the study is to better understand the relationship between sleep disturbance, cognition, and suicide risk in adolescents with bipolar disorder. Join our compensated study.

Fast Facts

13-17 years old with Bipolar Disorder

Had a suicide attempt in the past 3 months

Have a working mobile phone

Compensation Provided

portland, OR

Study Background

Oregon Health & Science University is looking for individuals to participate in a clinical research study on adolescent bipolar disorder to better understand the relationship between sleep disturbance, cognition, and suicide risk in adolescents with bipolar disorder.

The study includes an initial phone screening and the participants that meet the eligibility criteria will be invited for an in-person screening interview. Once participants are enrolled in the study, they will develop a safety plan and will be provided with resources if they become suicidal at any point during the study. During the study daily sleep data will be gathered for one month using actigraphy. After completion participants will complete follow-up visits 3 and 6 months.

Your participation in this research study may help researchers to develop more effective, personalized suicide prevention strategies for youth with bipolar disorder. Further research today and join our compensated study!

Additional Information

The purpose of the study is to better understand the relationship between sleep disturbance, cognition, and suicide risk in adolescents with bipolar disorder. This research study may help researchers to develop more effective, personalized suicide prevention strategies for youth with bipolar disorder.

You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.

Key Criteria:

  • 13-17 years old with Bipolar Disorder
  • Had a suicide attempt in the past 3 months
  • Have a working mobile phone

Once enrolled, this study involves:

  • Initial phone screening and the participants that meet the eligibility criteria will be invited for an in-person screening interview.
  • Once participants are enrolled in the study, they will develop a safety plan and will be provided with resources if they become suicidal at any point during the study.
  • Participants will also complete a cognition task and answer questions about mood, sleep, and suicidal thought using an app on their mobile phone daily for one month.
  • Daily sleep data will be gathered for one month using actigraphy device (size of a wristwatch). The total sleep duration per 24-hour period, stability of sleep duration, and percentage of time asleep will be assessed.
  • After completion participants will complete follow-up visits 3 and 6 months.

Compensation is provided up to $250 for your time.

There is no fee to participate in this study.