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NCT Number: NCT01742351

Internet-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Persons Diagnosed With Bipolar II

The aim of the study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of internet-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for persons diagnosed with bipolar disorder, type II. The idea is to treat residual depressive symptoms as well as using psychoeducation to improve their prognosis. Each participant will have a personal therapist that will provide guidance and support throughout the treatment.

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Key information

Conditions

Bipolar Disorder, Type II Bipolar Disorder Bipolar and Related Disorders Mental Disorders Mood Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Psychiatric Research Centre

Örebro, 701 16, Sweden

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • A diagnosis of bipolar disorder type II
  • Mild to moderate depressive symptoms
  • 18 years of age
  • Stable medication with a mood stabiliser
  • Access to the internet

Exclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of psychosis
  • Having received psychiatric in-patient care during the past year
  • Ongoing psychotherapy
  • Previous manic episode
  • Previous suicide attempt
  • Previous parasuicidal behavior documented in patient record (e.g. self-injury)

Treatment and study plan

Guided internet-based cognitive behavior therapy

Behavioral

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in score on the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale - Self rated (MADRS-S) between baseline and post treatment

    Time frame: 9 weeks

    A nine item questionnaire of depressive symptoms

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in the score on the Affective Self Rating Scale (AS-18-M) between baseline and post treatment

    Time frame: 9 weeks

    A nine item subscale of the AS-18 measuring symptoms of mania/hypomania.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Örebro County Council

Other Gov

Collaborators

  • School of Law, Psychology and Social Work, Örebro University

Registry information

Official study title

Internet-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Persons Diagnosed With Bipolar II - a Pilot Study

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Dec 5, 2012
Registry last updated
May 3, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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