Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Young Adults With Bipolar Disorder

Mass General Brigham

Status and phase

Completed

Phase 1

Conditions

Bipolar Disorder

Treatments

Behavioral: cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT)

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

NIH

Identifiers

NCT01176825

R34MH081335 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of the study is to develop and pilot test a cognitive-behavioral (CBT) intervention for young adults, ages 18-24 with bipolar disorder. The 14-week intervention focuses on improving management of bipolar disorder, reducing involvement in high-risk behaviors, and enhancing psychosocial functioning. The intervention also focuses on issues specific to transition-age youth. The study includes two phases: In phase 1, the intervention will be developed, refined, and openly piloted with several participants. In phase 2,the investigators will conduct a randomized clinical trial, in which 40 participants will be randomized either to receive the intervention right away, or to a 14-week waitlist condition. Participants will be evaluated at baseline, week 5, week 10, and week 14 of the study period, as well as at 3- and 6-month follow up, using measures of mood symptoms, high-risk behaviors, drug and alcohol use, and psychosocial functioning.

Enrollment

55 patients

Sex

All

Ages

18 to 24 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

diagnosis of bipolar spectrum disorder (Bipolar I, Bipolar II, or Bipolar NOS Disorder)
ages 18-24 years
able to understand the nature of the study as well as potential risks and benefits
in treatment with a physician or nurse-practitioner for their bipolar disorder, or willing to seek and obtain such treatment if needed.

Exclusion criteria