Internet-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Persons Diagnosed With Bipolar II

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Bipolar Disorder, Type II
• Interventions: Behavioral: Guided internet-based cognitive behavior therapy

• Registration Number: NCT01742351
• Lead Sponsor: Örebro County Council

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of internet-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for persons diagnosed with bipolar disorder, type II. The idea is to treat residual depressive symptoms as well as using psychoeducation to improve their prognosis. Each participant will have a personal therapist that will provide guidance and support throughout the treatment.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2012-11-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-12-03
• Study First Posted: 2012-12-05
• Study Start: 2013-01
• Status Verified: 2013-05
• Primary Completion: 2013-05
• Study Completion: 2013-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2013-05-02
• Last Update Posted: 2013-05-03

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 7

Inclusion Criteria

• A diagnosis of bipolar disorder type II
• Mild to moderate depressive symptoms
• 18 years of age
• Stable medication with a mood stabiliser
• Access to the internet

Exclusion Criteria

• Diagnosis of psychosis
• Having received psychiatric in-patient care during the past year
• Ongoing psychotherapy
• Previous manic episode
• Previous suicide attempt
• Previous parasuicidal behavior documented in patient record (e.g. self-injury)

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Guided internet-based cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)	Guided internet-based cognitive behavior therapy	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in score on the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale - Self rated (MADRS-S) between baseline and post treatment	9 weeks	A nine item questionnaire of depressive symptoms

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in the score on the Affective Self Rating Scale (AS-18-M) between baseline and post treatment	9 weeks	A nine item subscale of the AS-18 measuring symptoms of mania/hypomania.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Psychiatric Research Centre; 🇸🇪 Örebro, Sweden