How to Participate

For this study, we are looking for:

  • Individuals between the ages of 18 and 75 who meet the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Bipolar I Disorder and have experienced their first episode(either major depressive episode or manic episode) prior to the age of 50
  • Healthy comparison individuals between the ages of 18 and 75

Participants in this study will complete:

  • Questionnaires about life experiences and medical history
  • A Neurological examination by a psychiatrist to confirm BP-I diagnosis, or a doctor to determine no history of Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder, or have a history of symptoms.
  • Collection of blood sample

Study participants will be compensated for their time and travel expenses.
 

If you are interested in learning more about the A-BIG-NET study, please contact the study sites nearest to you.