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This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This research study is trying to understand the brain mechanisms behind mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder. Researchers will ask you to track your mood daily using a smartphone app for 12 months, and some participants will also have brain imaging scans. The goal is to learn how mood affects the way people make decisions and perceive events, so doctors can eventually diagnose and treat these conditions more effectively.
Current treatments for mood disorders work for some people but not others, and doctors don't have reliable biological tests to diagnose or monitor these conditions. This research aims to fill that gap by mapping out exactly how the brain controls mood and decision-making, which could lead to better treatments and earlier diagnosis.
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You would use a smartphone app to record your mood and daily experiences for 12 months. Depending on which group you're in, you may also be invited to have brain imaging scans (MRI) at the research hospital. The study is observational, meaning researchers will track and analyze your data to look for patterns between your mood, decision-making, and brain activity — you won't be taking a new medication or receiving a specific treatment as part of this study.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
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