Internet-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Persons Diagnosed With Bipolar II

Örebro County Council7 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Bipolar Disorder, Type II

Interventions

Guided internet-based cognitive behavior therapyBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

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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)

Locations (1)

Psychiatric Research Centre

Örebro, Sweden

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in score on the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale - Self rated (MADRS-S) between baseline and post treatment

A nine item questionnaire of depressive symptoms

Time frame: 9 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Change in the score on the Affective Self Rating Scale (AS-18-M) between baseline and post treatment

A nine item subscale of the AS-18 measuring symptoms of mania/hypomania.

Time frame: 9 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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