dc.description.abstract | Objective: Bipolar depression is characterized by neurobiological features including perturbed oxidative
biology, reduction in antioxidant levels, and a concomitant rise in oxidative stress markers.
Bipolar depression manifests systemic inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and changes in brain
growth factors. The depressive phase of the disorder is the most common and responds the least to
conventional treatments. Garcinia mangostana Linn, commonly known as mangosteen, is a tropical
fruit. The pericarp’s properties may reduce oxidative stress and inflammation and improve neurogenesis,
making mangosteen pericarp a promising add-on therapy for bipolar depression.
Methods: Participants will receive 24 weeks of either 1,000 mg mangosteen pericarp or placebo per
day, in addition to their usual treatment. The primary outcome is change in severity of mood symptoms,
measured using the Montgomery-A° sberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), over the
treatment phase. Secondary outcomes include global psychopathology, quality of life, functioning,
substance use, cognition, safety, biological data, and cost-effectiveness. A follow-up interview will be
conducted 4 weeks post-treatment.
Conclusion: The findings of this study may have implications for improving treatment outcomes for
those with bipolar disorder and may contribute to our understanding of the pathophysiology of bipolar
depression.
Clinical trial registration: Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry, ACTRN12616000028404 | en_US |