Bipolar Disorder
Conditions
Keywords
Bipolar disorder, Children, Family Focused Therapy, CBT
Brief summary
Bipolar disorder is an early onset chronic disorder. Children of bipolar parents are at high risk of developping the same disorder and/or a psychopathology. Early intervention focused on emotion and problem solving strategies could improve their prognosis. The main objective of this trial is to evaluate the FFT (Family Focused Therapy) efficacity. Children emotional dysregulation profile will be compared before and after this CBT intervention.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Children and teenagers from 6 to 16 years-old * At least one biological parent with bipolar disorder * T-score CBCL-Total ≥ 60 * Written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Active severe thymic episode * Autism spectrum disorders * Intellectual disability
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| CBCL-DP (Child Behavior Checklist - Dysregulation Profile) score variation | up to 12 months |