Spoken Language Analysis for Bipolar Disorder

This trial aims to determine if changes in voice and speech can signal manic episodes in individuals with Bipolar I Disorder. Researchers will record interviews during participants' hospital stays to gather data. The trial seeks individuals who speak English, have a Bipolar I Disorder diagnosis, and are hospitalized for mania. It excludes those with certain drug use, paranoia about surveillance, or those unable to consent. As an unphased study, this trial offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research that could enhance early detection of manic episodes.

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

Research shows growing interest in using speech analysis to understand bipolar disorder, particularly during manic episodes. Studies have found that analyzing speech can help identify changes in mood and mental state. These studies collect speech data from individuals with bipolar disorder to explore how language changes might relate to mood swings.

One study examined the feasibility of collecting this data from hospitalized individuals during severe mental distress, suggesting that voice data collection is generally safe and feasible. Another study found that speech patterns, including language and sound, could indicate symptom severity. While not a medication or procedure, this approach uses non-invasive speech recordings, which are generally easy for participants.

Researchers are excited about using spoken language analysis for bipolar disorder because it offers a non-invasive way to potentially detect and monitor manic episodes. Unlike traditional treatments that rely on medication or therapy sessions, this approach analyzes speech patterns to identify changes associated with mania. This could lead to earlier intervention and better management of the condition, providing insights without the need for drugs or extensive clinical assessments.

Research has shown that analyzing voice features can help identify mood states in people with bipolar disorder. Changes in speech closely link to shifts in mood and energy levels. Studies have demonstrated that sound and language patterns can indicate manic, psychotic, or depressive states. This trial will include a recording session during hospitalization, where participants will undergo a research interview with recorded audio to explore these patterns further. Although this approach is promising, the evidence is not yet strong enough for use as a standard clinical tool.⁶⁷⁸⁹¹⁰