Family focused treatment for Adolescents with Bipolar Disorder

A feasibility study of a randomised controlled trial of a Family Focused Treatment (FFT-A UK version) in the management of Early Onset Bipolar Disorder (EOBD)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN59769322

Enrollment

Registered

2014-01-30

Start date

2014-01-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-08-17

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Conditions

Topic: Mental Health Research Network

Interventions

Family focused treatment: The intervention is a 16 session (approx. 6 month) family focused treatment with a NHS therapist, comprising of psychoeducation, enhancing communication and problem solving.

Study Entry : Single Randomisation only

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Confirmation of diagnosis of BD using the WASH-UK-SADS (Washington University at St. Louis Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia), a reliable and valid interview schedule used in research to confirm diagnosis. This eligibility assessment takes about 2-3 hours to complete 2. Fluent in the English language to be able to engage in psychotherapy 3. Typically developing with ability in the average range to engage in psychotherapy 4. Age between 11-18 years (FFT-A UK version developed for this age range) All family members living at home or involved in the care of the young person will be invited to attend the sessions.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Not meeting criteria for a diagnosis of BD according to the WASH-UK-SADS 2. Currently in an episode of bipolar disorder (e.g., mania/hypomania/depression/mixed episode) 3. Lack of fluency in the English language that might prevent engagement in psychotherapy 3. Low intellectual functioning that might not allow young people to engage in the psychotherapy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS); Timepoint(s): 0, 6 and 12 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Conflict Behaviour Questionnaire (CBQ) aka ?Interaction Behaviour Questionnaire?; Timepoint(s): 0,6,and 12 months 2. EuroQuol EQ-5D and EQ-5DY; Timepoint(s): 0,6 and 12 months 3. Qualitative interviews and focus group; Timepoint(s): after intervention 4. The McMaster Family Assessment Device FAD; Timepoint(s): 0,6 and 12 months	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 3, 2026