Suicidal Behavior in Patients Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder

Conditions

• Alcoholism
• Depression
• Drug Abuse

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

18 Years - 64 Years

Healthy Volunteers

Not accepted

Interventions

• Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (ISRT) — BEHAVIORAL
  Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (ISRT) will be given once a week over a six week period for 55-60 minutes. ISRT emphasizes identifying and maintaining a regular routine in daily life. It includes addressing sleep and solving interpersonal concerns and conflicts by focusing on daily routine.
• Bipolar-Specific Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — BEHAVIORAL
  Bipolar-Specific Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) will be given once a week over a six week period for 55-60 minutes.The therapy is directly focused on eliminating or managing specific problems experienced by people with Bipolar Disorder. As part of this intervention, participant's maladaptive thoughts, behaviors and emotions are identified followed by learning how to challenge negative thoughts and reframing into positive, more adaptive thoughts. Additionally, the intervention involves enhancing the participant's coping skills and the ability to view a situation more objectively.
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) — BEHAVIORAL
  Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) will be given once a week over a six week period for 55-60 minutes. MBSR is a structured intervention that utilizes mindfulness meditation to reduce suffering associated with physical and psychiatric illnesses. MBSR is nonreligious in nature and aims to encourage an enhanced awareness of moment-to-moment experience of noticeable mental processes.
• Psycho-education & Understanding Bipolar Medications Therapy — BEHAVIORAL
  Psycho-education \& Understanding Bipolar Medications Therapy will be given once a week over a six week period for 55-60 minutes. Psycho-education \& Understanding Bipolar Medications Therapy aims to provide psycho-education about Bipolar Depression as well as provide a platform for participants to address concerns about managing their illness. Issues such as managing symptoms, reducing relapses and hospitalizations as well as maintaining gains will be discussed

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to learn the environmental and psychological factors that impact suicidality in patients diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Additionally, the study aims to identify treatments to reduce the suicidal behavior and improve quality of life through a 6-week group-based intervention program.

Key Dates

Start date

Jan 31, 2016

Status verified

Jan 2026

Primary completion

Dec 31, 2026

Completion

Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment

130 participants (estimated)

Allocation

NA

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Arms

• Experimental: Group Intervention Program
  Patients diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder will receive therapy in a group setting of 4 to 12 male and female participants.

Primary Outcome Measure

Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Score [ Time Frame: Pre-intervention, Post-intervention (Up to six weeks) ]

Central Contacts

• Dorian Lamis, PhD
  (404) 616-3533
  [email protected]

Locations (1)

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