Bipolar Disorder, Type II
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of the study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of internet-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for persons diagnosed with bipolar disorder, type II. The idea is to treat residual depressive symptoms as well as using psychoeducation to improve their prognosis. Each participant will have a personal therapist that will provide guidance and support throughout the treatment.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALGuided internet-based cognitive behavior therapy
Sponsors
School of Law, Psychology and Social Work, Örebro University
Örebro County Council
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* A diagnosis of bipolar disorder type II * Mild to moderate depressive symptoms * 18 years of age * Stable medication with a mood stabiliser * Access to the internet
Exclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of psychosis * Having received psychiatric in-patient care during the past year * Ongoing psychotherapy * Previous manic episode * Previous suicide attempt * Previous parasuicidal behavior documented in patient record (e.g. self-injury)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in score on the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale - Self rated (MADRS-S) between baseline and post treatment | 9 weeks | A nine item questionnaire of depressive symptoms |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in the score on the Affective Self Rating Scale (AS-18-M) between baseline and post treatment | 9 weeks | A nine item subscale of the AS-18 measuring symptoms of mania/hypomania. |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed