Recruiting at 84 sites Phase 2 Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder study: Brenipatide

Official title A Study of Brenipatide in Adult Participants With Bipolar Disorder (RENEW-Bipolar-1)

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07286175

What this study is testing

What is Brenipatide?

Brenipatide is an investigational medicine, given as an injection under the skin, being studied as a potential treatment for bipolar disorder.

Also referred to as LY3537031.

Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.

What it's testing
The study aims to find out if brenipatide added to standard treatment can safely delay worsening of bipolar symptoms compared to placebo.
Who it's for
Adults who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
What's involved
Participants will be randomly given either brenipatide or a placebo, continue their usual care, and attend study visits and tests during the trial.
Time commitment
About 9 months total: ~1 month screening, at least 6 months of treatment, and ~2 months of follow‑up visits.
  • Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
  • You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug. You may not know which one you got.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 to 75

You may be able to join if

  • Meet the diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder I or bipolar disorder II
  • Are reliable and willing to make themselves available for the duration of the study and attend required study visits, and are willing and able to...
  • self-inject study intervention
  • store and use the provided blinded study intervention, as directed
  • maintain electronic and paper study diaries, as applicable, and

You likely can't join if

  • schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder
  • borderline personality disorder, or
  • any eating disorder
  • Have type 1 diabetes mellitus, or a history of
  • ketoacidosis, or
  • hyperosmolar state or coma
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Meet the diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder I or bipolar disorder II
  • Are reliable and willing to make themselves available for the duration of the study and attend required study visits, and are willing and able to follow study procedures as required, such as
  • self-inject study intervention
  • store and use the provided blinded study intervention, as directed
  • maintain electronic and paper study diaries, as applicable, and
  • complete the required questionnaires
  • Are on stable standard of care medication for bipolar disorder
What rules you out
  • schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder
  • borderline personality disorder, or
  • any eating disorder
  • Have type 1 diabetes mellitus, or a history of
  • ketoacidosis, or
  • hyperosmolar state or coma
  • Have evidence of moderate or severe substance or alcohol use disorder within the past 180 days prior to screening
  • Are actively suicidal and or deemed to be at significant risk for suicide
  • Have participated in a clinical study and received active treatment, or unknown if they received active treatment, within 90 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) before screening

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it is enrolling

  • Orange, California, United States
  • New Haven, Connecticut, United States
  • Hialeah, Florida, United States
  • Maitland, Florida, United States
  • Miami Lakes, Florida, United States
  • Naples, Florida, United States
  • Orlando, Florida, United States
  • Weston, Florida, United States
  • Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  • Waterloo, Iowa, United States
  • Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
  • Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
  • Watertown, Massachusetts, United States
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  • McKinney, Texas, United States
  • Richardson, Texas, United States
  • Clinton, Utah, United States
  • Fairfax, Virginia, United States
  • Bellevue, Washington, United States
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina

+ 52 more site(s).

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

This study is enrolling now at Orange, California, United States; New Haven, Connecticut, United States; Hialeah, Florida, United States; Maitland, Florida, United States; Miami Lakes, Florida, United States; Naples, Florida, United States and 66 more locations. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.

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