Myths About Bipolar Affective Disorder: The Role of Structured Group Psychoeducation Therapy
BAD
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
This study will examine: 1\) The impact of psycho education group therapy sessions relating to beliefs/myths associated with bipolar affective disorder (BAD) on the emotional wellbeing, clinical course and cognition of individuals diagnosed with BAD 2) Will examine the existence of those same beliefs among the various caregivers - psychiatrists, general practitioners, social workers, and psychiatric nurses. The investigators hypothesize that psychoeducation group therapy will be effective in refuting the myths and will lead to better treatment adherence, longer remissions, fewer hospitalizations, improved self esteem, increased optimism, and better control over the disease process. The investigators also believe that they will identify some beliefs/myths or preconceived notions that are common to both caregivers and individuals with BAD.
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started May 2007
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
May 1, 2007
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 15, 2007
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 16, 2007
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
October 1, 2008
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
October 1, 2008
CompletedDecember 17, 2010
May 1, 2008
1.4 years
May 15, 2007
December 16, 2010
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Accepting Mental Illness Scale
7 weeks
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Hope Scale
7 weeks
Myths about BAD questionnaire
7 weeks
Study Arms (3)
1
EXPERIMENTALBipolar patients participating in psychoeducation intervention
2
NO INTERVENTIONbipolar patients who do not participate in psychoeducation group
3
NO INTERVENTIONTherapists will complete questionnaires regarding myths about bipolar patients, no intervention
Interventions
weekly brief structured psychoeducation group therapy for seven weeks for bipolar patients
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- DSM-IV diagnosis of BAD
- State of remission
You may not qualify if:
- HAM-D score \< 10
- YMRS score \< 12
- Has a guardian for either self or property
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Lev Hasharon Mental Health Center
Netanya, 42100, Israel
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MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Igor Oyffe, MD
Lev HaSharon Mental Health Center
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Deby Peres, MD
Lev HaSharon Mental Health Center
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER GOV
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 15, 2007
First Posted
May 16, 2007
Study Start
May 1, 2007
Primary Completion
October 1, 2008
Study Completion
October 1, 2008
Last Updated
December 17, 2010
Record last verified: 2008-05