Status:

COMPLETED

Customized Medication Adherence Enhancement for Treating Adults With Bipolar Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

Case Western Reserve University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

Bipolar Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In this study, patients with bipolar disorder who do not take their medications as prescribed will receive specialized education and therapy treatment to determine whether the specialized treatment is...

Detailed Description

Bipolar disorder (BPD) is a chronic disorder characterized by manic and depressive episodes that disrupt healthy, functional lives. Despite recent advances in medication treatments, many BPD patients ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Clinical diagnosis of bipolar disorder (BPD) Type I or Type II, as determined by a standardized diagnostic interview, the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)
  • Demonstrated history of poor medication adherence, as determined by self-report or clinician report. In this study, self-reported treatment nonadherence will be identified with the Tablet Routines Questionnaire (TRQ). Poorly adherent individuals will be defined as those who miss 30% or more of medication within either the past week or past month (those missing 30% or more within past week will be considered to be nonadherent over the past month). Clinician-assessed nonadherence will be identified via a clinician version of the TRQ to identify nonadherence of 30% or more over the past 30 days.
  • BPD of at least 2 years' duration
  • Treatment with medication to stabilize mood for at least 6 months

Exclusion

  • Unable/unwilling to participate in psychiatric interviews, as based on the clinical opinion of the investigator or the treating clinician
  • High risk of suicide, as seen in factors such as active suicidal ideation, recent suicide attempt, or current intent or plan
  • Inability to speak English
  • Individuals who have participated in Project 1, Personal Adherence Evaluation of Individuals Receiving Treatment for Bipolar Disorder (PAE in BD)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

43 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00763919

Start Date

July 1 2008

End Date

October 1 2010

Last Update

October 20 2014

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Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44122