NCT02106078

Brief Summary

The investigators hope to learn whether access to online support and education can help people with Bipolar Disorder (BD) better manage their symptoms of depression.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
300

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2014

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 16, 2013

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2014

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 7, 2014

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2015

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

September 10, 2015

Status Verified

September 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

1.9 years

First QC Date

May 16, 2013

Last Update Submit

September 8, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

Bipolar DisorderBipolarOnline InterventionInternet interventionSelf-Help

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Montgomery Asberg Rating Scale (MADRS) for Depression

    The MADRS is a 10-item scale, completed by the clinician to assess symptoms of depression. It is particularly sensitive to changes in depression over time. Joint reliability for the total score across several studies ranged from 0.76 to 0.95, and it is viewed as a reliable and valid measure of depression symptoms.

    Change from Baseline to 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months

  • Young Mania Rating Scale

    The YMRS is an 11-item scale, completed by the clinician to assess symptoms of mania. This scale is viewed as a reliable and valid measure of manic symptoms, and is sensitive to changes in mania over time.

    Change from Baseline to 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months

Secondary Outcomes (8)

  • Time to Intervention for Mood Episode( TIME)

    Changes from Baseline to 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months

  • SF-12

    Change from Baseline to 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months

  • Cornell Service Index (CSI)

    Change from Baseline to 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months

  • Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire (Q-LES-Q)

    Change from baseline to 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months

  • Medication Adherence rating Scale( MARS)

    Changes from Baseline to 3 months, 6months, 9 months and 12 months

  • +3 more secondary outcomes

Other Outcomes (2)

  • Inventory Of Stigma Experiences

    Changes from Baseline to 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months

  • Motivation for Treatment Questionnaire - 8 item ( MTQ 8)

    Changes from Baseline to 3 months, 6 months,9months and 12 months

Study Arms (3)

Level 1

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Moderated discussion board only

Behavioral: Moderated Discussion Board

Level 2

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Moderated discussion board plus psychoeducation

Behavioral: Moderated Discussion BoardBehavioral: Psychoeducation

Level 3

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Moderated discussion board plus psychoeducation plus interactive psychosocial tools

Behavioral: Moderated Discussion BoardBehavioral: PsychoeducationBehavioral: Interactive Psychosocial Tools

Interventions

All groups will have access to asynchronous, moderated discussion boards. Assignment to discussion board will be stratified by randomization group (Level 1, 2 or 3). Level 1 access to the discussion board will serve as our "peer support" control condition, although we do expect some modest benefit from this intervention alone (Mead et al., 2010). The discussion boards will be moderated by trained clinicians (masters level or higher). Discussion boards will be asynchronous, with all posts screened by the moderator(s) before appearing to the group.

Also known as: discussion board, online discussion, online posts, online discussion boards, forum, discussion forum, support group, discussion group
Level 1Level 2Level 3
PsychoeducationBEHAVIORAL

Online psychoeducation is only available to those randomized to Levels 2 and 3. The core modules of MoodSwings 2.0 will use videos and improved organization of content based on feedback from previous pilot work. Module topic areas include: 1. What is bipolar disorder? - Content about symptoms and diagnosis 2. Stress and triggers of illness 3. Medication and the biological basis of bipolar disorder 4. Depression - Symptoms, early detection and helpful strategies 5. Mania and hypomania - Symptoms, early detection and helpful strategies

Also known as: Online psychoeducation, Online education, Education
Level 2Level 3

Online psychosocial tools are only available to those randomized to Level 3. They include structured mood monitoring, medication monitoring, and life charting visual tools. There are also interactive worksheets that encourage awareness of negative thoughts and strategies to challenge them, help participants weight the costs and benefits of different behaviors, problem solving and goal setting, and reinforcing self-affirmation. Participants have the opportunity to build a record of personal triggers of illness and illness profile - including early warning signs, and symptoms typically experienced during an episode of illness, as well as a personal "relapse prevention plan."

Also known as: Interactive tools, Online tools, Online interactive tools
Level 3

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Current diagnosis of bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, or bipolar disorder NOS verified with the Structured Clinical Interview for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (SCID) Mood disorder module.
  • Age 21-65.
  • Access to a computer with internet access. Access to a printer is preferable, but not required.
  • Able to speak and read English proficiently.
  • Some degree of medical supervision of bipolar disorder (sees a health professional at least twice a year to discuss symptoms and treatment needs) and local access to emergency care.

You may not qualify if:

  • Current psychosis, as assessed in screening phone interview with the SCID psychosis module.
  • Acutely suicidal (defined as having a HAM-D item 3, score of ≥3).
  • Current mania, assessed using mania module of the SCID mood disorders module.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

VA Palo Alto Healthcare System

Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Gliddon E, Cosgrove V, Berk L, Lauder S, Mohebbi M, Grimm D, Dodd S, Coulson C, Raju K, Suppes T, Berk M. A randomized controlled trial of MoodSwings 2.0: An internet-based self-management program for bipolar disorder. Bipolar Disord. 2019 Feb;21(1):28-39. doi: 10.1111/bdi.12669. Epub 2018 Jun 21.

  • Gliddon E, Lauder S, Berk L, Cosgrove V, Grimm D, Dodd S, Suppes T, Berk M. Evaluating discussion board engagement in the MoodSwings online self-help program for bipolar disorder: protocol for an observational prospective cohort study. BMC Psychiatry. 2015 Oct 14;15:243. doi: 10.1186/s12888-015-0630-7.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Bipolar Disorder

Interventions

Self-Help GroupsEducational Status

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bipolar and Related DisordersMood DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OrganizationsHealth Care Economics and OrganizationsSocioeconomic FactorsPopulation Characteristics

Study Officials

  • Patricia Suppes, MD, PhD

    VA Palo Alto Health Care System & Stanford University School of Medicine

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
FED
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Director, Bipolar and Depression Research Program

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 16, 2013

First Posted

April 7, 2014

Study Start

January 1, 2014

Primary Completion

December 1, 2015

Study Completion

June 1, 2016

Last Updated

September 10, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-09

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