U-RHYTHM BD

U-RHYTHM BD

Circadian rhythms of metabolic biomarkers in bipolar

We are carrying out a research study to better understand how metabolism (bodily functions) changes over the course of a single day in people with bipolar. To do this, we will use the U-RHYTHM device, which can collect and store small biological samples from just underneath the skin of the belly. This device can be worn while carrying on with most routine activities and it does not require an overnight hospital stay. 

  • Adults (over 16 years old) living in Scotland who 

    • Have not been diagnosed with diabetes or other metabolic disorders; 

    • Either have a diagnosis of bipolar or have no history of mental health conditions 

    • If diagnosed with bipolar, have not had any depressive or manic episodes in the past 3 months 

  • 2x in-person visits to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh over 2 consecutive days: 

    • Visit 1 (approx. 3 hours): questionnaires, psychiatric assessment, U-RHYTHM device applied 

    • Between visits: Wearing the U-RHYTHM device for approximately 27 hours, answering questions about mood symptoms in an app 

    • Visit 2 (approx. 1 hour): U-RHYTHM device removal, survey about experience of wearing the device 

  • For more information or to express interest in taking part, please contact us at metpsy@ed.ac.uk

Full details on what to expect if you take part in the study can be found in the Participant Information Sheets below. If you’d like to take part, please enter your contact details in the form below, and a member of the team will be in touch.

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