Bipolar disorder

4 trials
  • 2007STEP-BD PsyIntensive psychotherapyIn 293 bipolar I/II patients in a depressive episode, intensive psychotherapy (FFT, CBT or IPSRT) improved 12-month recovery compared with 3-session collaborative care.
  • 2006Scott CBTCBT add-onIn 253 bipolar I/II patients in routine care, 22 sessions of cognitive therapy + TAU did not reduce recurrence overall compared with treatment as usual, but helped patients with fewer prior episodes.
  • 2003Miklowitz FFTFamily-focused therapyIn 101 adults with bipolar I after a recent mood episode, 21 sessions of family-focused therapy + mood stabilisers reduced 2-year relapse compared with crisis management + mood stabilisers.
  • 2003Lam CBTCBT add-onIn 103 euthymic bipolar I patients, 14 sessions of cognitive therapy + treatment as usual reduced 12-month relapse compared with treatment as usual alone.