A Pilot Study of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Bipolar Disorder
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00330005 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : May 25, 2006
Last Update Posted : May 25, 2006
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Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Bipolar Disorder | Behavioral: Group Psychotherapy | Not Applicable |
The psychotherapy literature suggests that psychological treatments can have a significant impact on the clinical course and outcome for bipolar disorder (Swartz & Frank, 2001). Very few outcome studies have been conducted in group psychotherapy for bipolar disorder, and there are no preliminary studies conducted using the Integrative Outpatient Model, developed specifically for bipolar disorder. Given the lack of preliminary data, a pilot study with a matched-control design is indicated to obtain preliminary data regarding this treatment modality and approach. The IOM is a weekly, long term psychotherapy.
Comparison: Individuals who participate in group psychotherapy will be compared to a control group on mood and symptom ratings, up to 1 year post intervention.
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Enrollment : | 24 participants |
Allocation: | Non-Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Single Group Assignment |
Masking: | None (Open Label) |
Primary Purpose: | Treatment |
Official Title: | A Pilot Study of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Bipolar Disorder |
Study Start Date : | July 2002 |
Study Completion Date : | January 2005 |

- depression symptoms
- manic symptoms
- number of days without a bipolar mood episode
- global assessment of functioning
- clinical global impression for bipolar disorder

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:bipolar disorder; functioning level appropriate for outpatient group psychotherapy; willingness to engage in a psychotherapeutic intervention -
Exclusion Criteria: cognitive impairment; prominent psychosis; under 18 years old
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00330005
United States, Texas | |
University of Texas Health Science Center - Department of Psychiatry | |
San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78212 |
Principal Investigator: | Jodi M Gonzalez, PhD | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00330005 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
FFPR-001 |
First Posted: | May 25, 2006 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | May 25, 2006 |
Last Verified: | May 2006 |
psychotherapy bipolar disorder psychodynamic psychoeducation |
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Disease Bipolar Disorder Pathologic Processes Bipolar and Related Disorders Mental Disorders |