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Clinical Trials/NCT01742351
NCT01742351CompletedNot Applicable

Internet-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Persons Diagnosed With Bipolar II - a Pilot Study

Örebro County Council2 sites in 1 country7 target enrollmentStarted: January 1, 2013Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Enrollment
7
Locations
2
Primary Endpoint
Change in score on the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale - Self rated (MADRS-S) between baseline and post treatment

Study 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.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Na
Intervention Model
Single Group
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

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)

Investigators

Sponsor
Örebro County Council
Sponsor Class
Other Gov
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Fredrik Holländare

Psychologist, PhD

Örebro County Council

Study Sites (2)

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