Health Education
Conditions
Interventions
This is a pilot single-arm, open-label clinical trial conducted with a total of four participants, all allocated to the same intervention group. There was no randomization process, as the study includ
Sponsors
Fundação de Ensino e Pesquisa em Ciências da Saúde
Fundação de Ensino e Pesquisa em Ciências da Saúde
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 59 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of bipolar disorder according to current clinical criteria. Age equal to or greater than eighteen years. Follow-up in a public mental health service. Clinical stability at the time of inclusion, with absence of acute manic or depressive symptoms that would prevent participation in group activities. Sufficient cognitive and communication capacity to understand and participate in the proposed activities. Agreement to participate in the study through signing the Informed Consent Form
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of a manic, hypomanic, or severe depressive episode at the time of inclusion. Diagnosis of major neurocognitive disorder or other neurological condition that significantly impairs cognitive performance. Active substance dependence that interferes with participation in group activities. Clinical or psychiatric conditions that prevent regular participation in group sessions. Refusal or inability to sign the Informed Consent Form
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome of this research will be the statistically significant change in conceptual understanding and performance of higher mental functions, assessed by comparing scores on standardized scales and neuropsychological evaluation between the intervention group and the control group, after participation in the psychoeducation group based on historical-critical pedagogy | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in memory function performance assessed by neuropsychological instruments before and after the intervention. Change in the level of knowledge about bipolar disorder assessed by a questionnaire applied before and after the intervention. Change in measures of global functioning and treatment adherence over the study period | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactDaniel Valsechi
Escola de Saúde Pública do Distrito Federal
Outcome results
None listed