Randomised controlled trial of efficacy of teaching patients with bipolar disorder to identify early symptoms of relapse and obtain treatment

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN21277091

Enrollment

Registered

2004-01-23

Start date

1994-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Schizophrenia and other psychoses Mental and Behavioural Disorders Schizophrenia

Interventions

7 - 12 intervention treatment sessions from a research psychologist plus routine care versus routine care only.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. A lifetime diagnosis of bipolar disorder elicited by a trained research assistant using a standardised psychiatric interview 2. Two or more relapses 3. One in the previous 12 months 4. Aged 18 to 75 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. An inability to read or write in English 2. Drug or alcohol misuse or dependence as a primary problem 3. An organic cerebral cause for bipolar disorder, e.g., multiple sclerosis or stroke

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Time to first manic or depressive relapse 2. Number of manic or depressive relapses 3. Social functioning examined by standardised interviews every six months for 18 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026