Bipolar Disorder: Neurocognitive Endophenotypes in Bipolar Disorder

Contact name: Nisali Gunawardane

Phone: (718)-470-8448

Fax: (718)-343-1659

Email: ngunawar@lij.edu

Disorder: Bipolar I or Bipolar II Disorder

Geographic location: The Zucker Hillside Hospital, Glen Oaks, New York (border of Queens and Long Island)

Other keywords: Sibling, Bipolar Disorder, thinking, memory, concentration, testing, study

Participant compensation: $100.00

Time commitment required: Approximately 4 hours

Drug trial: No

Recruitment end date (approximate): July 5, 2006

Study criteria (i.e., age or gender requirements):
-An individual diagnosed with Bipolar I or II disorder between 25 and 65 years of age.
-A sibling (to be contacted by his or her Bipolar sibling) between the ages of 25-65 years of age, who is also interested in participating in the study.

Exclusion criteria:
-No history of head trauma, known neurological disorder, or learning disability.
-No Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) within the past three months.
-No very heavy drug or alcohol use.

Brief description of study:
If you have a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and are at least 25 years of age, you may be eligible to participate in a research study involving tests of concentration, memory, and thinking. The study will last approximately 4 hours and will involve interviews as well as pencil/paper and computerized tests. Qualified participants will receive $100. This is not a treatment study.

Additional information:
Flexible scheduling available