Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

SYNCED - SYNChronized Eating in Bipolar Depression Study

Lead Sponsor:

University of Ottawa

Collaborating Sponsors:

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Conditions:

Bipolar Depression

Bipolar I Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-55 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Bipolar disorders (BD) are a group of complex disorders that impact mood, behaviour and cognition and are known to cause significant suffering and impairment. Circadian rhythm (your internal day/night...

Detailed Description

Given the lack of studies evaluating time restricted eating (TRE), this pilot study aims to examine the feasibility and acceptability of TRE as a prelude to a future multi-centre randomized controlled...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Be 18-55 years old
  • Have a diagnosis of bipolar I or bipolar II disorder, confirmed by the Structured Clinical Interview for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th edition (DSM-5) Research Version (SCID-RV)
  • Have mild to moderate depression symptoms as indicated by a score of ≥12 and ≤30 on MADRS and ≤12 on Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS).
  • Be willing to use email for study activities
  • Females of childbearing potential are willing to follow highly effective methods of contraception (mentioned below) for the duration of study\*
  • Be able and willing to use email and a smartphone application for the duration of the trial
  • Participants must be able to speak, read, write and understand English or French.
  • Be willing and able to provide informed consent.

Exclusion

  • Have clinically significant suicidal ideation, defined as ≥ 4 on MADRS suicide item
  • Have any catatonic symptoms, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder and substance use disorders as measured by the Structured Clinical Interview for the DSM-5 Research Version (SCID-RV)
  • Have any unstable or inadequately treated neurological and medical conditions
  • Have had prior bariatric surgery
  • Be taking hypoglycemia inducing medications
  • Be pregnant or lactating
  • Currently on stimulant medications
  • Be participating in any other diet or weight management program for the duration of the trial.
  • Have any contraindication to fasting as judged by the assessing clinician.
  • Recently started taking a Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) recommended treatment18 for the management of acute bipolar depressive episode, but has not had a trial for a minimum of 6 weeks with adequate doses.
  • Recently (i.e. within the past 8 weeks) began structured psychotherapy (i.e. cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, family-focused therapy, or interpersonal and social rhythm therapy).
  • Have any other medical condition for which physician or investigator team expresses concern about safety or ability to participate in the study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 15 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 30 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06560957

Start Date

April 15 2025

End Date

June 30 2026

Last Update

March 28 2025

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