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Does Bipolar Disease Program (BDP) Intervention Improve Long Term Manic and Depressive Symptoms.

NCT00007761 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 382

Last updated 2009-09-24

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Based on highly promising preliminary data, it is proposed to conduct a multi-site randomized controlled trial of a high-intensity ambulatory treatment program for bipolar disorder against standard office-based, physician-centered care. The major characteristics of this program are that it emphasizes (1) aggressive guideline-driven pharmacotherapy, (2) continuity of care with identified primary mental health nurse clinicians supported by psychiatrist back-up, and (3) patient education to improve treatment alliance and illness management skills.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Bipolar Disorder Program

BEHAVIORAL

Usual (psychiatric) Care

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Mark S Bauer, MD BA · VA Boston Healthcare System, Brockton Campus

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
1997-07-31
Primary Completion
2003-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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