UTHealth Research Volunteers - Bipolar Depression

1941 East Road, Houston TX

Description

Are you suffering from Bipolar Depression, between the age of 18-65 years old, and interested in an experimental treatment? The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is investigating the effects of Candesartan as an adjunctive treatment for bipolar depression. We will recruit 10 participants who suffer from Bipolar Disorder and are currently experiencing a depressive episode. All participants will receive the study drug for 4 weeks, and a placebo pill for another 4 weeks. As this is an adjunctive treatment, we can only include patients who are currently on a therapeutic dose of a common mood stabilizer (except lithium). If you choose to participate in this study, you will be expected to make 13 visits to the site over a period of about two months. There are risks involved in this study, which will be discussed when you call for more information. Please give us a call at (Study Coordinator: Dan Chung) if you are interested in participating in this innovative research study! This study is being conducted at the UT Health Center of Excellence on Mood Disorders.