Internet-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Persons Diagnosed With Bipolar II - a Pilot Study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Bipolar Disorder, Type II
- Sponsor
- Örebro County Council
- Enrollment
- 7
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in score on the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale - Self rated (MADRS-S) between baseline and post treatment
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 13 years ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Fredrik Holländare
Psychologist, PhD
Örebro County Council
Eligibility Criteria
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)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in score on the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale - Self rated (MADRS-S) between baseline and post treatment
Time Frame: 9 weeks
A nine item questionnaire of depressive symptoms
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in the score on the Affective Self Rating Scale (AS-18-M) between baseline and post treatment(9 weeks)