Psychological therapy for ongoing symptoms of bipolar disorder

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Bipolar disorder; Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Bipolar affective disorder

• Registration Number: ISRCTN19416314
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Exeter

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-02-01
• Last Update Posted: 30 October 2023
• Study Completion: 2025-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 12

Inclusion Criteria

Adults in the catchment areas of the study sites who:
1. Meet research diagnostic criteria for Bipolar I or II Disorder, Other Specified Bipolar Disorder or Cyclothymic Disorder
2. Do not meet criteria for a manic or severe depressive episode
3. Have IEBS, defined as at least mild depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ9] =5) or above-average bipolar mood instability defined as =1.3 on the brief Affective Lability Scale (ALS) depression-elation scale
4. Are willing to engage in psychological work addressing IEBS or its impact on functioning
5. Have sufficient English to complete research questionnaires without translation
6. Have completed the intake measures

Exclusion Criteria

1. Current substance dependence according to ICD-11 criteria
2. Frequent and serious self-harm that cannot be safely managed in a community outpatient setting
3. Currently engaged in another psychological therapy for bipolar disorder

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified