bipolair disorder manic-depressive illness
Conditions
Interventions
STEPPS/VERS training was developed to improve emotional regulation in patients
with borderline personality disorder. The group training (8-10 participants)
consists 20 weekly meetings of approximate
Sponsors
VU Medisch Centrum, Amsterdam
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • age 18 - 65 • diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder-I, Bipolar Disorder-II, or Bipolar Disorder-NOS • comorbid Borderline Personality Disorder or Borderline Personality Features (at least 3 of 9 DSM-IV-TR criteria, including at least impulsivity and anger bursts)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • hospitalization for suicide risk • current severe depressive episode (IDS-SR > 38) • current severe manic episode (YMRS > 20) • currently having a separate specialized treatment for substance abuse • unable to understand Dutch language • patients having received STEPPS/VERS in the past 2 years • patients who participate external in a STEPPS/VERS training during inclusion • patients currently receive a psychotherapy • patients without informed consent • unable to comply STEPPS protocol
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The first primary outcome will be the symptomatic course of BD: occurrence, frequency, severity, and duration of manic and depressive symptoms. The second primary outcome will be the course, severity and burden of borderline personality features. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary study parameter are: quality of life, mental healthcare consumption, and general psychopathological symptoms not related to bipolar disorder or borderline personality features. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed