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2024-10-26 @ 9:33 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00474357
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2010-12-17
First Post:
2007-05-15
Brief Title:
Myths About Bipolar Affective Disorder The Role of Structured Group Psychoeducation Therapy
Sponsor:
Lev-Hasharon Mental Healtlh Center
Organization:
Lev-Hasharon Mental Healtlh Center
Study Overview
Official Title:
Myths About Bipolar Affective Disorder The Role of Structured Group Psychoeducation Therapy
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2008-05
Last Known Status:
RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
BAD
Brief Summary:
This study will examine
1 The impact of psycho education group therapy sessions relating to beliefsmyths associated with bipolar affective disorder BAD on the emotional wellbeing clinical course and cognition of individuals diagnosed with BAD 2 Will examine the existence of those same beliefs among the various caregivers - psychiatrists general practitioners social workers and psychiatric nurses
The investigators hypothesize that psychoeducation group therapy will be effective in refuting the myths and will lead to better treatment adherence longer remissions fewer hospitalizations improved self esteem increased optimism and better control over the disease process The investigators also believe that they will identify some beliefsmyths or preconceived notions that are common to both caregivers and individuals with BAD
1 The impact of psycho education group therapy sessions relating to beliefsmyths associated with bipolar affective disorder BAD on the emotional wellbeing clinical course and cognition of individuals diagnosed with BAD 2 Will examine the existence of those same beliefs among the various caregivers - psychiatrists general practitioners social workers and psychiatric nurses
The investigators hypothesize that psychoeducation group therapy will be effective in refuting the myths and will lead to better treatment adherence longer remissions fewer hospitalizations improved self esteem increased optimism and better control over the disease process The investigators also believe that they will identify some beliefsmyths or preconceived notions that are common to both caregivers and individuals with BAD
Detailed Description:
Methods
Effect psychoeducation
Study population - 30 patients diagnosed with BAD treated in the outpatient clinic in a state of remission will be evaluated with the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression Young Mania Rating Scale and will then participate in 7 weekly sessions of brief structured psycho education therapy Control group - 30 patients diagnosed with BAD treated in the outpatient clinic in a state of remission will be evaluated with the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression Young Mania Rating Scale In addition both groups will complete the Snyder Hope Scale Accepting the Mental Illness Label Scale and a questionnaire regarding Myths in BAD prior to the study and when the study group finishes their group therapy sessions Controls will not participate in the psychoeducation group therapy
Caregivers beliefs
50 caregivers from various professions will complete the questionnaire regarding the myths once only
Effect psychoeducation
Study population - 30 patients diagnosed with BAD treated in the outpatient clinic in a state of remission will be evaluated with the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression Young Mania Rating Scale and will then participate in 7 weekly sessions of brief structured psycho education therapy Control group - 30 patients diagnosed with BAD treated in the outpatient clinic in a state of remission will be evaluated with the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression Young Mania Rating Scale In addition both groups will complete the Snyder Hope Scale Accepting the Mental Illness Label Scale and a questionnaire regarding Myths in BAD prior to the study and when the study group finishes their group therapy sessions Controls will not participate in the psychoeducation group therapy
Caregivers beliefs
50 caregivers from various professions will complete the questionnaire regarding the myths once only
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None