Status:
COMPLETED
Improving Care for Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
University of Michigan
Collaborating Sponsors:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditions:
Bipolar Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to learn whether or not a coordinated medical and psychiatric care program can improve outcomes of care for patients with bipolar disorder. We hypothesize that co...
Detailed Description
Bipolar disorder is a chronic illness associated with significant personal and societal costs. Patients with bipolar disorder also experience more general medical comorbidities than the general popula...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- \>=18 years old
- active diagnosis of bipolar disorder
- have an assigned primary care provider in the VA, and
- have been seen by a provider in the Beta Team Mood Disorders clinic.
Exclusion
- actively using substances (alcohol or drugs) at the time of enrollment
- already enrolled in a mental health program with a mobile outreach component in which clinical caregivers deliver services to the patient in the community (e.g., Assertive Community Treatment or Intensive Case Management)
- have a terminal medical illness with \<3 years expected longevity, or
- unable to provide informed consent for this study. (Ineligibility to be confirmed based on registry review and Survey Coordinator's assessment)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00222755
Start Date
January 1 2006
End Date
March 1 2007
Last Update
January 4 2008
Active Locations (1)
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VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15240