Improving Care for Patients With Bipolar Disorder

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Conditions studied: Bipolar Disorder

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to learn whether or not a coordinated medical and psychiatric care program can improve outcomes of care for patients with bipolar disorder. We hypothesize that coordinated care via a Care Manager will improve physical and mental health-related quality of life, improve functioning, and reduce symptoms.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00222755

Run by

University of Michigan

People needed

60

Starts

2006-01-01

Expected to finish

2007-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2008-01-04

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• >=18 years old
• active diagnosis of bipolar disorder
• have an assigned primary care provider in the VA, and
• have been seen by a provider in the Beta Team Mood Disorders clinic.

You may not qualify if…

• actively using substances (alcohol or drugs) at the time of enrollment
• already enrolled in a mental health program with a mobile outreach component in which clinical caregivers deliver services to the patient in the community (e.g., Assertive Community Treatment or Intensive Case Management)
• have a terminal medical illness with <3 years expected longevity, or
• unable to provide informed consent for this study. (Ineligibility to be confirmed based on registry review and Survey Coordinator's assessment)

Where it is running

• VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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