Bipolar Disorder
Conditions
Keywords
psychotherapy, bipolar disorder, psychodynamic, psychoeducation, illness management, controlled trial, pilot study
Brief summary
The purpose of this study was to compare a group psychotherapy intervention, the Integrative Outpatient Model, to a convenience control, in adults with bipolar disorder.
Detailed description
The psychotherapy literature suggests that psychological treatments can have a significant impact on the clinical course and outcome for bipolar disorder (Swartz & Frank, 2001). Very few outcome studies have been conducted in group psychotherapy for bipolar disorder, and there are no preliminary studies conducted using the Integrative Outpatient Model, developed specifically for bipolar disorder. Given the lack of preliminary data, a pilot study with a matched-control design is indicated to obtain preliminary data regarding this treatment modality and approach. The IOM is a weekly, long term psychotherapy. Comparison: Individuals who participate in group psychotherapy will be compared to a control group on mood and symptom ratings, up to 1 year post intervention.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALGroup Psychotherapy
Sponsors
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
bipolar disorder; functioning level appropriate for outpatient group psychotherapy; willingness to engage in a psychotherapeutic intervention -
Exclusion criteria
cognitive impairment; prominent psychosis; under 18 years old \-
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| depression symptoms | — |
| manic symptoms | — |
| number of days without a bipolar mood episode | — |
| global assessment of functioning | — |
| clinical global impression for bipolar disorder | — |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed