Misdiagnosis. Patient variability. High dropout rates. Bipolar disorder is one of the most complex therapeutic areas in psychiatry, and it demands a specialized approach to clinical research.  

From distinguishing unipolar vs bipolar depression to navigating regulatory hurdles across depression, mania, and maintenance, you must be equipped with diagnostic clarity and indication-specific expertise to succeed. 

In this white paper, Clinilabs debunks the most common misconceptions in bipolar disorder research and shares six actionable tips for designing more precise, patient-centered trials. Get your copy now to learn: 

  • Why bipolar depression is often misdiagnosed as MDD and vice versa 
  • The importance of accounting for interpatient variability in trial design 
  • How to align inclusion criteria with diagnostic subtypes and regulatory requirements 
  • Best practices for reducing screen failure rates, placebo response, and dropout
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