Evaluating the Effectiveness of Family-Focused Psychoeducation in Treating Adolescents With Bipolar Disorder
Completed · Phase 1/Phase 2
Conditions studied: Bipolar Disorder
In brief
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of family-focused psychoeducational treatment along with medication in treating adolescents with bipolar I disorder.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00571402
- Run by
- University of California, Los Angeles
- People needed
- 58
- Starts
- 2001-07-01
- Expected to finish
- 2005-09-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2014-03-26
Who can join
Age: 12 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Meets DSM-IV criteria for bipolar I, bipolar II, or not otherwise specified (NOS) disorder based on independent Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia and on present and lifetime version interviews with the patient and at least one parent
- Concurrent physician diagnosis of bipolar I, II, or NOS disorder based on a separate set of evaluations of the parent and child
- At least a 1-week episode of manic, mixed, or hypomanic symptoms or a 2-week episode of depressive symptoms within the 3 months prior to study entry
- Currently taking or willing to proceed with regular pharmacotherapy from a study psychiatrist
- At least one biological parent or step-parent with whom the patient lives who is willing to participate in treatment
You may not qualify if…
- History of severe, unremitting psychosis lasting more than 3 months
- Evidence of mental retardation (IQ less than 70), organic central nervous system (CNS) disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder
- Substance or alcohol dependence or abuse disorders in the 3 months prior to study entry
- Current life-threatening eating disorder or medical disorder
Where it is running
- Department of Psychology, University of Colorado — Boulder, Colorado, United States
- Child and Adolescent Bipolar Services Clinic — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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