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Participants were randomized to either low to moderate doses of lithium or no lithium; other treatments needed for mood stabilization were administered in a guideline-informed, empirically supported, and personalized fashion to participants in both treatment arms.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Results Components of the study design that may have contributed to low attrition (16%) among 283 participants randomized included the use of (1) an intent-to-treat design, (2) a randomized adjunctive single-blind design, (3) participant reimbursement, (4) assessment of intent to attend the next study visit (included a discussion of attendance obstacles when intention was low), (5) quality care with limited participant burden, and (6) target windows for study visits.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Limitations The relationships between attrition and effectiveness and tolerability of treatment have not been analyzed yet.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Conclusions These components 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