Brain Train, Cognitive training and physical exercise for older bipolar patients, a pilot study.<br>

Completed

• Conditions: bipolar disorder; manic depressive; 10026753

• Registration Number: NL-OMON44564
• Lead Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

1. bipolar disorder (based on clinical interview)
2. relatively euthymic (CES-D < 16 en YMRS < 12)
3. cognitive impairment (at least -1.0 SD in one domain)
4. impaired social functioning(SOFAS<60)
5. compentent for sign an informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. incapacity to communicate in Dutch due to language barrier, mental retardation (IQ<70) or dementia (MMSE <18)
2. alcohol or substance abuse
3. anxiety disorder (BAI>36)
4. electroconvulsive therapy in last 6 months
5. inability to walk 30 minutes

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Primary study parameters: qualitative analysis is used to measure feasibility<br /><br>and appreciation of the intervention. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Secondary study parameters: reduction of total score on depressive rating<br /><br>scales, improvement of cognitive functioning, improvement of social functioning<br /><br>and physical condition. </p><br>