Evaluation of a Prevention Program in Children and Teenagers at High Risk for Bipolar Disorder (Bipokid)

University Hospital, Montpellier43 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Bipolar Disorder

Interventions

Family Focused TherapyBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 6 YearsMax age: 16 Years

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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

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

CBCL-DP (Child Behavior Checklist - Dysregulation Profile) score variation

Time frame: up to 12 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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