A random controlled trial to compare the efficacy of a brief psycho-educational programme with standard care plus biblio-therapy for individuals with Bipolar Disorder at high risk for relapse.

Completed

• Conditions: Mental and Behavioural Disorders: Bipolar disorders; Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Bipolar disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN45002938
• Lead Sponsor: Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2005 Update - Department of Health (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Subjects with bipolar disorder in contact with 3CMHT in Lewisham catchment area, inpatient units at Ladywell or by direct recruitment by GPs.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Subjects with co-morbid schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder and psychosis
2. Subjects with severe borderline or antisocial personality disorder
3. Subjects with primary substance abuse disorder
4. Subjects suffering from an organic brain syndrome
5. Participants who currently meet DSM-IV criteria for mania, hypomania or mixed state (plus B-R> 15, &/or HRSD> 17). These patients could be admitted to the study in a later stage once they are euthymic, or mildly depressed or hypomaniac.
6. Subjects unable to read or write English
7. Subjects unable to give informed consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified