A Pilot Study of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Bipolar Disorder

Sponsor

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (Other)

Overall Status

Completed

CT.gov ID

NCT00330005

Collaborator

(none)

Enrollment

Location

30.1

Duration (Months)

0.8

Patients Per Site Per Month

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study was to compare a group psychotherapy intervention, the Integrative Outpatient Model, to a convenience control, in adults with bipolar disorder.

Condition or Disease	Intervention/Treatment	Phase
Bipolar Disorder	Behavioral: Group Psychotherapy	N/A

Detailed Description

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 Design

Study Type:

Interventional

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 :

Jul 1, 2002

Study Completion Date :

Jan 1, 2005

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:

18 Years to 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study:

All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

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