CSP #430 - Reducing The Efficacy-Effectiveness Gap In Bipolar Disorder
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Status
- Completed
- Enrollment
- 382
- Locations
- 13
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Based on highly promising preliminary data, it is proposed to conduct a multi-site randomized controlled trial of a high-intensity ambulatory treatment program for bipolar disorder against standard office-based, physician-centered care. The major characteristics of this program are that it emphasizes (1) aggressive guideline-driven pharmacotherapy, (2) continuity of care with identified primary mental health nurse clinicians supported by psychiatrist back-up, and (3) patient education to improve treatment alliance and illness management skills.
Detailed Description
Primary Hypothesis: The primary hypotheses are that Bipolar Disease Program (BDP) intervention will significantly improve (1) manic and (2) depressive symptom scores, as well as Total Treatment Costs as compared to usual care of bipolar patients.
Secondary Hypothesis: Secondary hypotheses include significant improvement in BDP patients as compared to usual bipolar treatment care with respect to functional outcome, quality of life, intensity of somatotherapy, patient satisfaction, and provider attitudes.
Intervention: Usual (psychiatric) Care vs Bipolar Disorder Program
Primary Outcomes: The primary outcomes are: (1) Manic Symptom Score; (2) Depressive Symptom Score; and (3) Total Treatment Costs.
Study Abstract: Based on highly promising preliminary data, it is proposed to conduct a multi-site randomized controlled trial of a high-intensity ambulatory treatment program for bipolar disorder against standard office-based, physician-centered care. The major characteristics of this program are that it emphasizes (1) aggressive guideline-driven pharmacotherapy, (2) continuity of care with identified primary mental health nurse clinicians supported by psychiatrist back-up, and (3) patient education to improve treatment alliance and illness management skills.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients with bipolar disorder. Index episode of manic, major depression or both requiring hospitalization on acute unit. At lease two hospitalizations, three or more months apart within the past 5 years.
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Arms & Interventions
1
Bipolar Disorder Program
Intervention: Bipolar Disorder Program (Behavioral)
2
Usual (psychiatric) Care
Intervention: Usual (psychiatric) Care (Behavioral)