Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy for Adolescents With Bipolar Disorder

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Bipolar Disorder

In brief

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of interpersonal and social rhythm therapy in treating adolescents with a bipolar spectrum disorder

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00576355

Run by

University of Washington

People needed

36

Starts

2007-12-01

Expected to finish

2010-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-06-20

Who can join

Age: 12 and older, up to 19. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• DSM-IV diagnosis of bipolar spectrum disorder: type I, type II, or NOS
• Currently meets DSM-IV criteria for a depressed, manic, hypomanic, or mixed episode
• Youth assent/parental consent to outpatient psychotherapy for treatment of bipolar disorder
• Adequate access to transportation or close proximity in order to participate in therapy

You may not qualify if…

• DSM-IV diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizophreniform, or schizoaffective disorders
• Developmentally delayed
• Actively psychotic, suicidal, homicidal, or engages in repeated parasuicidal behaviors
• History of chronic suicidality (e.g., more than three suicidal gestures in the year prior to study entry)
• Neurological or other medical disorder that could potentially cause or complicate presenting psychiatric symptoms
• Meets current DSM-IV criteria for drug or alcohol abuse or dependence
• Life circumstances that would prohibit ability to participate, including absence of shelter or impending jail/prison for more than 2 weeks during study
• Parent/legal guardian refusal to participate with the adolescent

Where it is running

• Seattle Children's Hospital — Seattle, Washington, United States

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