Improving medication adherence for people with bipolar disorder
Effectiveness RCT of Customized Adherence Enhancement
This study is looking to help people with bipolar disorder stick to their medication by finding out what makes it hard for them and offering personalized support, making it easier for them to manage their treatment in everyday settings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10816477 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing medication adherence among individuals with bipolar disorder (BD) through a tailored approach called Customized Adherence Enhancement (CAE). The study aims to identify specific barriers that patients face in adhering to their medication regimens and provide targeted interventions to address these challenges. By utilizing a flexible, modular format, the research will adapt CAE for use in community care settings, making it more accessible and practical for patients. The effectiveness of this approach will be evaluated through a randomized controlled trial comparing CAE to standard education on bipolar disorder.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder who struggle with medication adherence.
Not a fit: Patients who are already consistently adhering to their medication regimen may not receive additional benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve medication adherence and overall functioning for patients with bipolar disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with similar adherence enhancement approaches, indicating potential for success in this adapted model.
Where this research is happening
Cleveland, United States
- Case Western Reserve University — Cleveland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sajatovic, Martha X — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Sajatovic, Martha X
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.