The Swedish bipolar collection (SWEBIC)
- Published on 06/10/2025
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Landén Mikael 1,2, Joas Erik 1, Karanti Alina 1, Melchior Lydia 1, Zachrisson Olof 1, Sigström Robert 1, Hörbeck Elin 1, Göteson Andreas 1, Pålsson Erik 1, Jonsson Lina 1
1 https://ror.org/01tm6cn81 Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg Blå Stråket 15 413 45 Gothenburg Sweden
2 https://ror.org/056d84691 Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Karolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden
Abstract
Background The Swedish Bipolar Collection (SWEBIC) was launched to investigate the genetic basis of bipolar disorder. Here, we provide a detailed overview of the procedures and assessment tools used during the SWEBIC data collection.
Methods The SWEBIC collection occurred in two waves, the first from 2009 to 2013, followed by the second wave from 2017 to 2022. Recruitment primarily relied on the Swedish National Quality Register for Bipolar Disorders (BipoläR)....
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