Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center

Course and Outcome for Adolescents with Bipolar Illness

Principal Investigators
Martin Keller, MD

Funding Source
National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Mental Health

Description
The purpose of this project is to assess and follow the course of bipolar I, bipolar II, and bipolar not otherwise specified disorders in children and adolescents, 7 to 17 years of age. For a period of five years, we will assess how patients do and what treatment they require.

Significance
This project will provide the first comprehensive description of bipolar illness in a large group of children and adolescents, which will further our knowledge of this significant and often debilitating disorder. Information learned may benefit patients and families impacted by this illness.

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