Behavioral Activation for treating Bipolar Depression

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to implement Behavioral Activation (BA) therapy for individuals experiencing depression associated with Bipolar Disorder (BD). BA is a therapeutic approach that focuses on helping patients re-establish healthier activity patterns and improve sleep regulation, which is crucial for mood stabilization in BD. The research will assess the feasibility of BA for this specific patient group, as there is limited existing research on its effectiveness for bipolar depression. Participants will be evaluated based on their depression severity and must meet specific diagnostic criteria for Bipolar I or II Disorder.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* scoring in the clinical range on a self-report measure of depression severity (the PHQ-9) meeting diagnostic criteria for depression based on a diagnosis on Diagnostic Interview for Anxiety, Mood, and OCD and Related Neuropsychiatric Disorders (DIAMOND)

meeting diagnostic criteria for Bipolar I or II Disorder DIAMOND) participants will require a working knowledge of written and spoken Icelandic, sufficient to make use of therapy and complete research assessments without the need for a translator.

Exclusion Criteria:

* current/past learning disability, organic brain change, substance dependence (drugs and alcohol) that would compromise the ability to use therapy
* current marked risk to self (i.e., self-harm or suicide) that we deem could not be appropriately managed in the Bipolar outpatient clinic at Landspitali.
* currently lacking the capacity to give informed consent
* currently receiving other psychosocial therapy for depression or bipolar disorder
* presence of another area of difficulty that the therapist and client believe should be the primary focus of intervention (for example, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, psychosis)

Where it's running

• Landspitali university hospital
  Reykjavik, Iceland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Anna S Islind, PhD — Reykjavik University
• Study coordinator: Halla Ó Ólafsdóttir, Cand. psych
• Email: hallaosh@landspitali.is
• Phone: 8688371

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.